Villarreal is very close to Real, only one point difference, and while Real is not in the best form they can try to take advantage of it, but the main thing is not to try to sit near their goal, because Real will find a way to score. It is also important for Villarreal to put pressure on Real's defense, although it seems to me that they will be happy even with an away draw. Courtois is absent from this match, but it seems that Lunin played well in the Champions League match, it was difficult to save the penalty, but otherwise he played very well.
Villareal have good performed in this season and recently remaining one point left from Madrid on the standings position, I think today match become most important for both teams get secure three points help them raise the second place and Villareal have opportunity moving second position if can beat Real Madrid.
Madrid have motivate for winning today match from Villareal because they want recovery to the winning trend after defeating by Lille on UEFA Champion League match and three points keep pressure Barcelona seems comfortable on the top standings place have three points left.
Villareal have good performed after winning last two consecutives matches from Espanyol and Las Palmas, since defeating by Barcelona over 1-5 recently Villareal back to the top perform and success reach the 3rd standings place awhile with one point left from Madrid.