Real Madrid faces a shortage of centre-backs ahead of its match against Villarreal, according to BongdaPlus. The analysis lists Dean Huijsen as suspended, while Ibrahima Konate, Raul Asencio and Eder Militao are dealing with injuries or working towards a return. Aurelien Tchouameni, Denzel Dumfries and academy players are discussed as possible options alongside Antonio Rudiger. These are potential responses to the squad's availability problems, rather than a starting partnership formally announced by Jose Mourinho.