Real Madrid return to action after the November international break. This evening, the Whites begin a  along with the players who have returned from international duty, including Vini Jr. The Brazilian has found the net in five of his last six games for Madrid, netting nine goals in the process.

The opposition
Leganés began the matchday in 14th place in the league, with a record of three wins, five draws and five defeats. All of their wins have come at the Estadio Municipal de Butarque, where they are performing strongly and have taken 10 of their 14 points. Juan Cruz is their top scorer in the competition, with four goals.