Following the international break, Real Madrid now face a demanding schedule with six matches in three weeks: four LaLiga fixtures and two Champions League matches. The first will be away on Sunday, 19 October against Getafe on matchday nine of LaLiga.

Xabi Alonso's team will then play three consecutive matches at the Bernabéu. The first, in the Champions League, will be against Juventus on Wednesday, 22 October. The second will be the Clásico on matchday 10 of LaLiga, which will be on Sunday, 26 October. And the third, also in LaLiga, will be on Saturday, 1 November against Valencia.

Two consecutive away matches
The last two fixtures before the break will be away from home. The first, midweek and on matchday four of the league phase of the Champions League, will be at Anfield against Liverpool. This block of fixtures will conclude at the Vallecas stadium on Sunday, 9 November, on matchday 12 of LaLiga.

Real Madrid’s next fixtures: