Arguably the biggest news for Madrid is that James Rodriguez starts, in what is a fairly routine line-up.
Real Madrid XI: Casilla, Danilo, Sergio Ramos, Varane, Marcelo; Kroos, James, Kovacic; Ronaldo, Benzema, Bale.
Subs: Ruben Yanez, Carvajal, Nacho, Lucas Vasquez, Asensio, Morata, Isco.
Villarreal XI: Asenjo; Mario, Musacchio, V.Ruiz, J.Angel; Bruno, Trigueros; Jona dos Santos, Castillejo, Cheryshev; Sansone.
Subs: Andres, Alvaro, Jaume Costa, Soriano, N'Diaye, Pato, Borre.