Real Madrid may rotate against Villarreal after international break

Real Madrid and Villarreal are preparing to play after a break for national teams.

Madrid may give Trent Alexander-Arnold and Bernardo Silva more time on the pitch.

Federico Valverde is recovering from an injury and may be rested before Madrid’s next Champions League game.

Villarreal are missing an injured player and some teammates have had little time to recover from long flights.