Surprises in Zidane's call up: Jovic, Mariano, Nacho

Nacho Fernandez returns to a Real Madrid squad five months later. The defender, whose last game was for Real Sociedad in February, is the main newcomer on Zidane's list.

The Real Madrid academy product has recovered in time for the match, that can give the dizziness to the white team. A victory would provoke the immediate LaLiga coronation of Real Madrid.

Luka Jovic will also be in the match against Villarreal. The Serbian forward injured his foot, he had to pass three COVID-19 tests but he finally arrives to the last matches of La Liga.

The other big news is the inclusion of Mariano Díaz. The striker, who was absent in the last game, is joining Karim Benzema and Luka Jovic in the list... 

Marcelo is also out. The Brazilian has a fibrillar rupture and will miss the rest of the league. The goal is for him to be in the Champions League against Manchester City.

The list of those called up is made up of: Courtois, Areola, Altube, Carvajal, Militao, Sergio Ramos, Varane, Nacho, Mendy, Kroos, Modric, Casemiro, Fede Valverde, Isco, Hazard, Benzema, Bale, Lucas Vázquez, Jovic, Asensio, Brahim, Mariano, Vinicius and Rodrygo.