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Real Madrid return to action for the first time in three weeks as they face Villarreal at the Bernabeu on Saturday after a long international break. Los Blanco

Real Madrid faces a significant injury crisis ahead of their upcoming clash against Villarreal at the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday. Manager Jose Mourinho will be without Raul Asencio, Rodrygo, Eder Militao, and Ferland Mendy, who have all been ruled out of the fixture. Los Blancos enter the match aiming to bounce back after a disappointing defeat against Atletico Madrid.
Key players Kylian Mbappe, Ibrahima Konate, and Fede Valverde remain doubts ahead of the weekend. Mbappe and Konate sustained minor injuries during the international break, while Valverde is recovering from an ankle sprain. Mourinho may choose not to risk their fitness given the busy October schedule.
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