Real Madrid travel east to Villarreal looking to seize the initiative in the Spanish title race after Barcelona's draw at Osasuna on Saturday.
Zinedine Zidane's side were forced to accept a share of the spoils against Real Valladolid last weekend and, with a number of key men still out of contention, this could represent a good chance for Villarreal to claim a confidence-boosting win.
Santi Cazorla's brace earned them a point in this fixture last season but the home side are without a win so far this campaign. Their opening-day 4-4 thriller with Granada was followed by a defeat at Levante last week.