Mourinho, Mbappe and Vinicius agree on one thing ahead of Real Madrid clash with Villarreal

Real Madrid know their return to the Santiago Bernabeu could bring an uncomfortable reception, with Jose Mourinho, Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr. aware that the crowd may voice its frustration if the team struggles against Villarreal.

On that note, according to Defensa Central , the mood inside the dressing room is one of acceptance rather than confrontation.

The outlet mentions that the players understand that supporters have reasons to be unhappy with recent performances, and they recognise that the response from the stands will largely depend on what happens on the pitch.

With Real Madrid under pressure after a difficult spell, today's match offers an opportunity to rebuild confidence.

The squad wants to focus on the performance rather than trying to predict how the Bernabeu will react.

Real Madrid's players understand that a positive result alone might not be enough to satisfy supporters.