Watch Villarreal vs Real Madrid on September 1: Team news, head-to-head, form, broadcast information

Topics: TV Schedules, TV Listings, La Liga, Villarreal, Real Madrid

Real Madrid will aim to bounce back from last weekend's disappointing draw with Real Valladolid when it travels away to Villarreal on Sunday.

What is the position of Villarreal and Real Madrid in La Liga?

Villarreal ranks 15th with one point in two matches. Real Madrid is eighth with four points in the same number of games.

What is the form of Villarreal as compared to Real Madrid?

Villarreal in the last 10 matches: W6 D2 L2
Real Madrid in the last 10 matches: W4 D1 L5

What is the head-to-head record of Villarreal vs Real Madrid?

The most recent meeting between Villarreal and Real Madrid ended 3-2 in favor of the latter at Santiago Bernabeu in May. 10 of the last 13 wins in the fixture has been in favor of Los Blancos and the side has scored two or more goals in the previous three games in succession.

Nevertheless, the Bernabeu outfit has won just twice in five years at the home grounds of the Yellow Submarines although the hosts themselves have defeated the capital club just once in four years at Estadio de la Cerámica.

Team news: Who is injured or suspended for Villarreal vs Real Madrid?

Both Bruno Soriano and Ruben Pena will miss Sunday's encounter through injury. New-boy Alberto Moreno faces a late fitness test ahead of the fixture.

On the other hand, Real Madrid has a tall injury list featuring Isco, James Rodriguez, Brahim Diaz and Rodrygo Goes. Summer arrival Eden Hazard returned to training this week after missing the previous game but may not be risked in the upcoming encounter.

Spanish forward Marco Asensio remains the only long-term absentee as he continues his recovery from a knee injury. Current Ballon d'Or holder Luka Modric should be back in the fold after serving a one-game suspension.

Predicted lineup for Villarreal vs Real Madrid

Villarreal possible starting lineup: Fernandez; Gaspar, Albiol, Torres, Quintilla; Cazorla, Iborra; Ekambi, Gomez, Chukwueze; Moreno
Real Madrid possible starting lineup: Courtois; Carvajal, Varane, Ramos, Marcelo; Modric, Casemiro, Kroos; Bale, Benzema, Vinicius

What are the managers saying ahead of Villarreal vs Real Madrid?

Javier Calleja, Villarreal: "As it is always the case against Real Madrid, the difficulty is high.

"It is a team that has been backed to win the league, and has many great players.

"We have to trust our boys to do the business and not give anything away because they can take advantage of it."

Zinedine Zidane, Real Madrid: "Until Monday at midnight, everything can happen [in the transfer market], one surprise, two surprises, but the match is tomorrow.

"I am proud of the players I have, for me they are the best players. Even when you say you want to make some changes, the important thing is when the season starts, you are happy and I am happy.

"I cannot complain about the squad that I have. If I complain, I can change jobs."