The Real Madrid squad will have two days off after the visit to Celta. Rafa Benítez considers the fact that 'Los Blancos' will have played two tricky away games in under 72 hours combined with a free mid-week a worthy excuse to give his troops a well-earned rest.

The players will be left to their own devices until 11am on Tuesday, when they will report for training to begin preparations ahead of the home match against Las Palmas. Injured players will not be able to enjoy the break, however, as they are expected to return to Valdebebas to continue down the road to recovery.