Later today, Los Blancos face Russian giants CSKA Moscow on matchday 2 in Champions League Group G (11pm kick-off UAE time).
The Whites, who are of course defending champions, will be hoping to make it two from in Europe as well as get back to winning ways having taken just one point from their past two La Liga matches.
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3.10pm – Real faced with goalkeeping dilemma
Who will start in goal for Madrid tonight? It’s a toss up between Thibaut Courtois and Keylor Navas but we won’t probably know until close to kick-off.
1pm – Ramos rested for CSKA match
Watch Lopetegui revealed just why he left his talismanic captain at home.
11am – Could Zidane manage Man United?
The Los Blancos legend has been linked as the man to replace Jose Mourinho, should the Portuguese boss get the axe at Old Trafford.
9.32am – Real get ready for European test
💪⚽ The lads got a run out on the Luzhniki Stadium playing surface tonight with our final session ahead of tomorrow’s clash with @PFCCSKA_en! #RMUCL pic.twitter.com/FdxsuuFjIo
— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) October 1, 2018
9.15am – Lopetegui issues rallying cry
Real Madrid boss Julen Lopetegui has warned Champions League opponents CSKA Moscow his players are determined to return to winning ways.
Real followed up last week’s shock 3-0 La Liga defeat at Sevilla with a goalless draw against derby rivals Atletico on Saturday.