Real Madrid faces a tough test against Villarreal, as the royal team seeks to maintain its high level before the international break. Ahead of the match, Italian coach Carlo Ancelotti spoke candidly about the fatigue players are experiencing due to the busy schedule, commented on the recent refereeing controversy, and revealed the status of his star Vinicius Junior.

Ancelotti expressed his dissatisfaction with the pressure of matches his team is facing, stating: "We are still in the recovery phase, and we have to face a strong team like Villarreal. I don't understand why we are playing on Saturday; this doesn't serve the players at all. Unfortunately, priority is given to broadcasting rights and money, while the issue of player recovery is completely ignored. I hope this changes in the future."

The Italian coach confirmed that Vinicius Junior will be available to participate against Villarreal, emphasizing his importance to the team: "The coaching staff gave him an extra day off because he was extremely fatigued, but he will be ready to play against Villarreal. For me, Vinicius is an indispensable player; he may go through good or bad periods, but his value cannot be questioned. He has contributed a lot to Real Madrid and remains a key player in my plans."

The last match of Real Madrid witnessed significant refereeing controversy due to the penalty taken by Julian Alvarez, but Ancelotti refused to engage in any debate about it, saying: "For us, the match is over; I didn't follow the fuss raised about the penalty. The rules are clear, and I don't think about changing them."

The Italian coach praised his team's ability to compete in all competitions despite the tough match schedule, stating: "Despite all the difficulties, we are still in three major tournaments. Over the past three seasons, we have never been in this position, but this season is different. It is an exhausting season, not just because of the matches, but because there is no time for recovery. Nevertheless, I don't think about stopping because I love what I do."

Regarding Raul Asensio's call-up to the Spanish national team, he said: "We all celebrated this news. Asensio fully deserved it due to his seriousness and commitment, and I hope this call-up is the first of many."