Real Madrid has decided to grant a full day of rest to its squad after the 4-3 victory over Roma on the second day of the Champions League. Coach José Mourinho, who led the white team at the Olympic Stadium, chose to suspend training on Thursday, October 15, to allow the players to recover from accumulated fatigue and the return trip to Madrid. The next work session will take place on Friday the 16th at 10:30 a.m. in Valdebebas, before the team faces Sevilla at the Santiago Bernabéu on Sunday at 9:00 p.m.
The victory in Rome was achieved thanks to a last-minute comeback, with goals from Carlos Espí, Endrick and Antonio Rüdiger, and the contribution of Arda Güler from the center of the field. The result has been a relief for the coaching staff, who has had to manage the players' fatigue after the intense European calendar. With the scheduled rest, Mourinho wants the team to arrive fresh and well prepared for the next challenge in LaLiga.
Real Madrid is preparing for the match against Sevilla, but the team will be without Vinícius Júnior, who was sent off against Villarreal last Saturday and has been suspended for four games. The expulsion is due to an incident involving grabbing defender Saliba and subsequent protests, which will cause the Brazilian to miss the matches against Sevilla, Barcelona, Racing and Valencia. Mourinho expressed his discontent with the Federation's decision, calling it “lack of respect” during a press conference.
Meanwhile, the coaching staff continues to work on the recovery of several injured players. Raúl Asencio, who underwent surgery for a stress fracture in his tibia, and forwards Rodrygo, Militao and Mendy, who could not be in the match in Rome, are close to returning to the line of play. The latter have started training sessions with the group and are expected to be available in the next matches.
With the rest granted and preparation underway, Real Madrid seeks to maintain its form in the Champions League and LaLiga. The next objective is the duel against Sevilla, where the absence of Vinícius will be a challenge, but the team has a solid squad and a work plan that seeks to maximize performance in the games that remain on the agenda.