With just one point separating the top three teams in La Liga, Real Madrid might have to face Villarreal without Vinícius Júnior.
A quick turnaround for Real Madrid has the defending Spanish and European champions heading to Villarreal just three days after they played 120 minutes in the Champions League. Los Blancos defeated Atlético Madrid in a penalty shootout to keep their European title defense alive, but the grueling match is having lingering effects on Carlo Ancelotti's squad.
Not only did Ferland Mendy suffer a muscle injury during the match that will keep him sidelined for a month, but Vinícius Júnior was also forced to come off the pitch in extra time due to fatigue.
Now, there are more concerns over Vinícius Júnior's fitness ahead of Real Madrid's clash with Villarreal.






