Villarreal

Raúl Asencio is in focus ahead of Real Madrid's match against Villarreal, with Mundo Deportivo pointing to him in relation to the central problem facing the Madrid defence. The young defender's role in the upcoming line-up is being debated as Madrid look to fix their issues before the La Liga fixture.

Reports say Jose Mourinho is considering shifting a Real Madrid midfielder into defence for the side's upcoming match against Villarreal. The tactical switch would address defensive concerns while keeping the midfielder's presence in the lineup. Details about which player might be redeployed and the reasons behind the plan have not been made clear.