Villarreal vs Realmadrid
Spanish Primera Division, 20h00
This will be the first stern test for the new Realmadrid. Having signed players in excess of 250M Euros over the summer, it is expected that los Merengues aim to take the title away from Barcelona.
Realmadrid has a perfect start of the season with three wins, while Villarreal are seeking their first, after 2 draws and a defeat.
Coach Manuel Pelegrini will return to familiar surroundings as he trained Villarreal for the past 5 seasons, helping them reaching the Semifinal stage of the Champions League on two occasions.
As for the unavailable players, the guests will be without Pepe and Arbeloa, while Villarreal will certainly miss Ibagaza. Also, Senna and Nilmar are very doubtful for the Yellow Submarine.
It is expected Higuain, Guti and Granero will be given starts tonight as Raul, Benzema and Gago will figure as substitutes.
I tip Realmadrid to win, at 2/3.