Nicolás Pepe ruled out of Real Madrid clash after eye surgery

Villarreal winger Pepe unavailable for Real Madrid clash after undergoing scheduled eye surgery.

Villarreal winger Nicolás Pepe has been ruled out of tonight's La Liga match against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu after undergoing scheduled eye surgery. The club confirmed the procedure was planned and Pepe will miss the fixture. Villarreal are also without Canadian winger Tajon Buchanan, who returned injured from international duty during the league break.