Los Blancos are aiming to make certain their place in the knockout stage of the Champions League after a traumatic start to the season
Second meets first in Champions League Group G this evening when Roma play host to Real Madrid in the Eternal City.
With nine points each through four matches, neither side is yet 100 per cent sure of their place in the knockout phase, yet the odds are that they are playing for top spot and a seeding for the last 16.
Three-time defending champions Real Madrid lie top of the pool courtesy of their 3-0 victory over the Italians in Spain, yet they have suffered their share of problems this season and were given a reminder of just how much work they need to do as they lost 3-0 to Eibar at the weekend.