Vinicius Junior missed training after Real Madrid's Champions League win over Atletico Madrid, but he will be involved for them on Saturday.

Real Madrid's Vinícius Júnior is a doubt to play against Villarreal after the winger missed training ahead of the La Liga clash.

Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr is tired but will be available for their LaLiga match at Villarreal on Saturday, coach Carlo Ancelotti said after the Brazilian missed team training having been given an extra rest day.

La Liga giants Real Madrid have on Friday unveiled the club’s latest squad of players.This comes ahead of Los Blancos’ return to action tomorrow evening.Fresh off sending city rivals Atlético

MADRID, SPAIN - MARCH 12: Players of Real Madrid celebrate at the end of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 second-leg match between Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid at Riyadh Air Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid, Spain on March 12, 2025. Real Madrid won through penalty shootouts. (Photo by Burak Akbulut/Anadolu via Getty Images)

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti on Friday complained about calendar congestion, saying that his players will have only 72 hours of rest since their Champions League round-of-16 4-2 penalty shootout victory over Atlético Madrid before facing Villarreal.

Vinicius Junior will be available for Real Madrid's trip to Villarreal on Sunday (AEDT)despite being given an extra day off after Los Blancos' midweek outing, coach Carlo Ancelotti has revealed.

Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti has provided an update on the wellbeing of star winger Vinícius Jr.This comes after the Brazilian departed the club’s most recent outing prematurely.Real