HALA MADRID: It's MATCHDAY! Can we go back to top after Villarreal clash?

Hello Merengues, we bring you all-important Real Madrid news in the past 24 hours. Hala Madrid!

MATCHDAY

La Liga weekend begins! Who will be the first player to score tonight?

MATCH PREVIEW

Navas & Mendy in Madrid squad

We have announced a 19-man squad for Villarreal clash.

Team News

· James Rodriguez and Isco are the latest players to find themselves on the treatment table at Real Madrid, making for a tough start to the season.

· Raphael Varane should be fit to feature at centre-back for the away side, which should keep Eder Militao on the bench.

· Luka Modric is back after suspension and should slot straight back into midfield, while Vinicius Jr and Gareth Bale continue out wide.

Probable Lineups

Prediction

Villarreal 2-3 Madrid

WHAT HAPPENED

Bernabeu or Old Trafford?

Bruno Fernandes could still be set to leave the club in the coming days with Madrid targeting the attacker. Click here>>

Neymar said NO to us

PSG director Leonardo has ruled out the option of Real Madrid in the 'Neymar Saga'. What he said >>

Big signing before window shuts?

Zidane suggested that there could still be more signings before the transfer market shuts on Monday. Click here >>

Areola is in Madrid to undergo medical

Keylor Navas will go the other way to PSG after Villarreal game is played as Areola gets ready to become a Real Madrid player, says AS.

ONE THIS DAY

Six years ago today, Real Madrid broke the world transfer record to sign Gareth Bale. And the rest is ______?