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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