Real look to bounce back from UCL woes as Vallecano arrive in La Liga
Real Madrid’s turbulent season continued with UCL defeat at Benfica in midweek but now focus returns to La Liga title.

Real Madrid’s turbulent season continued with UCL defeat at Benfica in midweek but now focus returns to La Liga title.


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Benfica beat Real 4-2 which sends both teams into Champions League playoffs, as Madrid miss out on top eight.
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Former Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho can stifle his former side in must-win UCL match for his current club, Benfica.
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Real Madrid win 2-0 at third-placed Villarreal to climb past rivals Barcelona to the summit of the La Liga table.