Gareth Bale, Luka Modric and Co train for final time ahead of Villarreal clash as Real Madrid prepare to return to action after winter break Real Madrid face Villarreal at the Estadio de la Ceramica in La Liga on Thursday Real trained at their Valdebebas base on Wednesday ahead of the encounter Victory for Real will see them move level on points with third-placed Sevilla By Luke Augustus for MailOnline Published: 12:41 GMT, 2 January 2019 | Updated: 12:41 GMT, 2 January 2019 Viewcomments After another successful year, which resulted in them being crowned FIFA Club World Cup champions, Real Madrid will be hoping 2019 brings the same fortune as 2018. Following their latest triumph, the Spanish giants' focus is back on domestic matters ahead of the resumption of La Liga. On Thursday night, Santiago Solari's side travel to the Estadio de la Ceramica to take on relegation-threatened Villarreal. Real Madrid trained at their Valdebebas base on Wednesday ahead of facing Villarreal Chief playmaker Luka Modric (left) was among those who took part in the session Gareth Bale (centre left) also trained as manager Santiago Solari (right) oversaw the session And ahead of that encounter, Solari put his side through their paces via training. Luka Modric and Gareth Bale were among the key personnel present during Wednesday's session. Club captain Sergio Ramos and rising talent Vinicius Junior also took part in training at their Valdebebas sport city base - with the pair spotted showing off their ball-juggling skills at ont point. There was no Marcos Llorente though following his recent injury. Sergio Ramos (left) and Vinicius Junior (centre right) show off their ball-juggling skills It was announced on Tuesday that the midfielder will miss the next few weeks due to a thigh injury. Before the winter break, the 23-year-old had managed to start in eight consecutive games for Los Blancos and scored in the Club World Cup final against Al Ain. Although the timing is far from ideal for Santiago Solari's side, with an intense schedule coming up in January, Casemiro has fully recovered from his injury and is ready to replace the Spaniard. Real currently sit fourth in La Liga on 29 points after 16 games but can move level with third-placed Sevilla if they win at Villarreal on Thursday. Vinicius will be hoping to see some action against Villarreal come Thursday night for Real Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site dailymail and under his responsibility