As expected, Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti has named a strong starting team to face Villarreal, coming after the defeat to Barcelona in the Supercopa final.

See the team below

Real Madrid starting XI: Courtois; Militao, Rudiger, Nacho, Mendy; Valverde, Camavinga, Kroos; Rodrygo, Benzema, Vinicius Jr.

Subs: Lunin, Lopez, Vinicius Tobias, Odriozola, Vallejo, Ceballos, Martin, Hazard, Asensio, Mariano.