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When does Real Madrid play again: two big matches next week

Real Madrid starts the week with the Champions League against Marseille and hosts Espanyol in LaLiga in just four days

Real Madrid won't have time to rest. Next week, it faces two top-level matches that will test its physical condition and morale.

The first match will be on Tuesday, September 16 at 9:00 p.m. at Santiago Bernabéu. The white team will make its Champions League debut against Olympique de Marseille. A match that promises intensity and spectacle.

Real Madrid league stage match schedule with dates, opponents, and home or away status
Real Madrid's Champions League schedule | Real Madrid Confidencial

Only four days later, Real Madrid will play at home again. On Saturday, September 20, at 4:15 p.m., it will host RCD Espanyol in matchday 5 of LaLiga. Two clashes in just four days will force Xabi Alonso to manage his squad well.

Two Weeks With Double Challenge

But the demands don't end there. The following week, the team will continue with a packed schedule. On Tuesday, September 23, at 9:30 p.m., it will visit Levante in matchday 6. A tough trip to Ciudad de Valencia, where Madrid will look to keep its winning streak going.

The highlight of these two intense weeks will come on Saturday, September 27. Real Madrid will face Atlético de Madrid at the Metropolitano, in the classic for matchday 7 of LaLiga. A classic that always demands the best from the team, both in intensity and concentration.

Matchday 7 schedule of LaLiga 2025-2026 with matches, kick-off times, teams, broadcast channels, and official hashtags
Matchday 7 LaLiga | LaLiga

Demanding Schedule And Planning

Xabi Alonso will have to plan rest and rotations very carefully. The accumulation of matches can take its toll if not managed properly. The Champions League and LaLiga require keeping a balance between physical effort and performance on the field.

Madrid faces these four matches with high morale. The team arrives as LaLiga leader after its first four victories. In addition, Mbappé and the rest of the team's stars are in great form.

The white fans hope to see a show at Bernabéu this week and in the following away matches. The combination of offensive talent and defensive solidity will be key to facing this demanding stretch of the season.

Real Madrid thus begins a packed schedule, with both national and European challenges. Every match will be decisive to keep leading LaLiga and to start the Champions League on the right foot.

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