Real Madrid faces a test of endurance in which they will have to play three games outside their stadium in just six days. The series of matches includes a duel against Racing Santander on Sunday November 2, a trip to Athens to face AEK on Wednesday the 4th and, finally, a match at the Mestalla against Valencia on Saturday the 7th. This schedule, which has become a point of debate between coach José Mourinho and the club's management, comes just before the last national team break of the season.
The context of the day is Real's recent victory in the Clásico, which allowed them to gain three points against Barcelona and shed some light on the fight for first position in LaLiga. With the Champions League season in full swing, the Whites are looking to extend their season-best five-game unbeaten streak and maintain their position at the top of the table. At the same time, the club must manage the physical load of its players, as the calendar becomes increasingly demanding with matches in both the league and European competitions.
Mourinho has expressed his displeasure with the scheduling, arguing that the match against Valencia should have been played on Sunday to give the team an extra day of rest. The coach points out that the organization of the games was influenced by the presence of the NFL at the Santiago Bernabéu stadium, where a game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Atlanta Falcons will be hosted. Real Madrid, as host of said event, was forced to move its League match to matchday 12, which has generated the current sequence of road matches.
Despite the criticism, the club remains focused on its sporting objectives. The unbeaten streak not only reinforces the team's position in the Champions League, but also gives it confidence to face the home games against Celta, PSV and Alavés before the match in San Mamés against Athletic. The next European challenge will be the confrontation against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on December 9, a duel that will mark the last game of the season for Real Madrid.
In conclusion, Real Madrid must carefully manage fatigue and match load to maintain their form and continue competing at the top of Spanish and international football. Next week will be decisive to determine if the team can sustain its undefeated streak and continue to establish itself as one of the most competitive clubs in the world.