Massive week ahead for Real Madrid

After the calm, the storm has arrived. After an international break which has seen countries under the spotlight rather than clubs, Real Madrid now have a very busy week ahead of them. It will be a true test of what they are made of this campaign. 

This weekend they are away to Mallorca. The team from the Balearic Islands have not started the season well and are in the relegation zone. They have just seven points from a possible 24. It will not be an easy visit for Real though because they have bad memories of playing Mallorca and the home side are desperate for the three points. 

It gets harder for them after that. In midweek, on 22nd October, Zidane's men visit Turkey to face Galatasaray. Playing at the Turk Telecom Arena is never nice for any visiting team. Although the Spanish side are leaders and unbeaten in the league, they have yet to win the Champions League this season. 

The final part of the trilogy is on Saturday 26th. Real Madrid go to the Camp Nou to face Barcelona. It will not be a title decider at all, but it will give a good idea of how good Real Madrid are this term. Three away games in a row lie in wait for the team from the Spanish capital.