Recently, the international break has become more than just players leaving their clubs for a few days. Now, this period is a time for all teams to undergo some self-reflection, which, depending on the subsequent results, can be either good or bad.
This is clear evidence. Before the last break, in mid-September, Real Madrid's football and results were in a serious crisis. The team lost consecutively to Real Betis, and especially Atletico Madrid, performing extremely poorly, and Mourinho seemed to have a lot of problems to deal with. However, looking back now, after 7 consecutive victories (including the El Clásico), it can be said with certainty that that break helped them a lot, a great deal.
Therefore, with this new break now approaching - although shorter than the last two-week interval - one naturally wonders what impact it will have on Mourinho's team.
Initially, it probably won't be too good, as interrupting the momentum of a team like Real Madrid, which is always in the spotlight, is never a good thing. However, as it was then, the final effect remains to be seen. The schedule is quite favorable, as they will play 3 consecutive home games at the Bernabéu against Celta de Vigo (La Liga), PSV Eindhoven (Champions League), and Deportivo Alavés (La Liga). Logically, they should win all three matches to continue their upward trend.
The situation will then change, and conversely, they will have 3 consecutive away games, all of which are very difficult matches: first against Real Sociedad at the Anoeta Stadium, then against Athletic Club at the San Mamés Stadium, and finally against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.
Therefore, Real Madrid's prospects after this break will change significantly, especially depending on the physical condition of the players at the time. As is well known, international breaks bring a lot of travel and playing time, and the risk of injury is high; and in a year where Real Madrid's injury situation has already changed, everyone hopes this will not disrupt the team's plans too much.