Real Madrid defender Ezequiel Garay is set for an extended first team run.
Garay is expected to step in for the injured Pepe today against Villarreal.
"They are a well-organised team and have always played very good football," he said.
"We will try to keep the ball from them because that's how they can cause us damage. They have a very good attack and we need to try and ensure they don't get much of the ball."
Regarding the two-point gap to pacesetters Barcelona, Garay added: "We need to win. And if we can cut the distance to top spot, then so much the better."
