Real Madrid begins its European journey with a stop in Santander, the capital of Cantabria, where the team has not played in the League since 2011. The match, scheduled for 4:15 p.m. on Saturday, marks the start of a series of three away games in just six days, before club football stops for the national team break.
After overcoming the hangover from the Classic and assuming that the season continues, the white club is preparing for a demanding sprint. The travel plan, designed by the club's technical and logistics management, includes a final training session in the center of Valdebebas at 3:00 p.m. Starting at 7:00 p.m., the team will head to Santander, arriving in the city at 8:00 p.m. to spend the night at the Eurostars Real Hotel.
The following day, the team will travel to El Sardinero for the activation session and the LaLiga match against Atlético de Madrid. The start time, 16:15, is unusual for the whites, but the club has adjusted its itinerary to adapt to the conditions of the stadium and the broadcast schedule.
After the victory in Santander, Real Madrid will continue its travel itinerary. On Tuesday, the team will return to Madrid to board a plane to Athens, where they will face AEK in the group stage of the UEFA Champions League. From there, the club will return to Madrid for a short break before heading to Valencia, where the carousel of matches will conclude with a match against Valencia CF.
With this logistical plan, Real Madrid seeks to maximize its performance in the upcoming matches, balancing the travel load with physical and tactical preparation. The club is confident that the organization and experience of the squad will allow them to remain competitive both in the league and in European competition.