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SORIA, SPAIN - JANUARY 04: Borja Mayoral of Real Madrid celebrates with Achraf Hakimi after scoring his team's 3rd goal during the Copa del Rey match between Numancia and Real Madrid at Nuevo Estadio Los Pajarito on January 4, 2018 in Soria, Spain. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images)

CD Numancia 0 – 3 Real Madrid: Three takeaways from the Copa Del Rey round of 16 first leg

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MADRID, SPAIN - DECEMBER 23: Zinedine Zidane, Manager of Real Madrid looks on during the La Liga match between Real Madrid and Barcelona at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on December 23, 2017 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images)

Real Madrid: Firing Zidane after el Clásico would be a mistake

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Real Madrid’s problems in La Liga started in the summer

MADRID, SPAIN - DECEMBER 23: Sergio Ramos of Real Madrid reacts during the La Liga match between Real Madrid and Barcelona at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on December 23, 2017 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images)

Three Takeaways from Real Madrid’s 3-0 El Clásico Defeat

MADRID, SPAIN - DECEMBER 22: Real Madrid players train during the Real Madrid training session at Valdebebas training ground on December 22, 2017 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images)

Three advantages Real Madrid have over Barcelona in El Clásico

TOPSHOT - Nominees for the Best FIFA football player, Barcelona and Argentina forward Lionel Messi (R) and Real Madrid and Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo (L) chat before taking their seats for The Best FIFA Football Awards ceremony, on October 23, 2017 in London. / AFP PHOTO / Ben STANSALL (Photo credit should read BEN STANSALL/AFP/Getty Images)

Who has been better in El Clásico: Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi?

MADRID, SPAIN - DECEMBER 08: Marco Asensio (R) and Lucas Vazquez of Real Madrid in action during a training session at Valdebebas training ground on December 8, 2017 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Victor Carretero/Real Madrid via Getty Images)

Real Madrid’s depth could make all the difference against Barcelona

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 13: Gareth Bale of Real Madrid looks on during the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2017 semi-final match between Al Jazira and Real Madrid CF at Zayed Sports City Stadium on December 13, 2017 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Matthew Ashton - AMA/Getty Images)

Gareth Bale surprised us with two meaningful late appearances, but what now?

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 15: Real madrid coach Zinedine Zidane faces the media during a press conference ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2017 Final between Real Madrid and Gremio FBPA, at the Zayed Sports City Stadium on December 15, 2017 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Mike Hewitt - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

What Zinedine Zidane had to say after Real Madrid’s 1-0 win over Grêmio

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 16: Sergio Ramos of Real Madrid lifts the trophy with his team-mates at the end of the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2017 final match between Gremio and Real Madrid CF at Zayed Sports City Stadium on December 16, 2017 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Matthew Ashton - AMA/Getty Images)

Three takeaways from Real Madrid’s FIFA Club World Cup Final victory

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 14: Real Madrid CF players warm up during a training session at the New York University stadium on December 14, 2017 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by David Ramos - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Real Madrid vs Grêmio – Club World Cup Final Preview

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 13: Gareth Bale of Real Madrid celebrates scoring a goal to make it 1-2 with Cristiano Ronaldo and his team-mates during the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2017 semi-final match between Al Jazira and Real Madrid CF at Zayed Sports City Stadium on December 13, 2017 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Matthew Ashton - AMA/Getty Images)

Three takeaways from Real Madrid’s 2-1 win over Al Jazira in the Club World Cup

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Three things to watch for as Real Madrid face Al Jazira in the Club World Cup

MADRID, SPAIN - DECEMBER 06: Real Madrid players stand for a minute silence before the UEFA Champions League Group H match between Real Madrid CF and Borussia Dortmund at the Bernabeu Stadium on December 6, 2017 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Visionhaus/Corbis via Getty Images)

Real Madrid’s potential opponents in the Champions League round of 16

MADRID, SPAIN - DECEMBER 09: Cristiano Ronaldo (L) of Real Madrid CF celebrates scoring their second goal with teammate Marco Asensio (R) during the La Liga match between Real Madrid CF and Sevilla FC at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on December 9, 2017 in Madrid, Spain . (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images)

Real Madrid 5 – Sevilla 0: A quick recap of the rout

MADRID, SPAIN - DECEMBER 08: Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid in action during a training session at Valdebebas training ground on December 8, 2017 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Victor Carretero/Real Madrid via Getty Images)

Real Madrid vs Sevilla – Match Preview ahead of the crucial La Liga fixture

LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 05: Chelsea's David Luiz looks on during the UEFA Champions League group C match between Chelsea FC and Atletico Madrid at Stamford Bridge on December 5, 2017 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Craig Mercer - CameraSport via Getty Images)

Why Real Madrid should buy David Luiz this January transfer window

The players of Real Madrid celebrate after scoring during the UEFA Champions League group H match between Real Madrid CF and Borussia Dortmund at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on December 6, 2017 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Raddad Jebarah/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Real Madrid vs. Borussia Dortmund: Match talk

MADRID, SPAIN - DECEMBER 06: Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid runs with the ball during the UEFA Champions League group H match between Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on December 6, 2017 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images)

Real Madrid 3 – 2 Borussia Dortmund – Champions League Match Recap

DORTMUND, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 26: Maximilian Philipp of Dortmund in action during the UEFA Champions League group H match between Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid at Signal Iduna Park on September 26, 2017 in Dortmund, Germany. (Photo by TF-Images/TF-Images via Getty Images)

Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund – Champions League match preview

BILBAO, SPAIN - DECEMBER 02: Toni Kroos of Real Madrid CF reacts during the La Liga match between Athletic Club and Real Madrid at Estadio de San Mames on December 2, 2017 in Bilbao, Spain. (Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images)

Athletic Bilbao 0 – 0 Real Madrid – Three Takeaways from the La Liga draw

BILBAO, SPAIN - MARCH 18: Casemiro of Real Madrid competes for the ball with Ander Iturraspe of Athletic Club during the La Liga match between Athletic Club Bilbao and Real Madrid at San Mames Stadium on on March 18, 2017 in Bilbao, Spain. (Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images)

3 things to watch for as Real Madrid travel to Athletic Bilbao

MADRID, SPAIN - OCTOBER 26: Marco Asensio of Real Madrid CF celebrates with teammates after scoring his teamÕs opening goal from a penalty kick during the Copa del Rey, Round of 32, First Leg match between Fuenlabrada and Real Madrid at Estadio Fernando Torres on October 26, 2017 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images)

Three things Real Madrid should watch out for against Fuenlabrada

FUENLABRADA, SPAIN - OCTOBER 26: Players of Real Madrid celebrate their team's second goal during the Copa del Rey round of 32 first leg match between Fuenlabrada and Real Madrid CF at Estadio Fernando Torres on October 26, 2017 in Fuenlabrada, near Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Real Madrid via Getty Images)

Real Madrid’s Copa Del Rey round of 32 match a perfect time for squad rotation

MADRID, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 25: Karim Benzema of Real Madrid CF celebrates with Cristiano Ronaldo after scoring his team's opening goal during the La Liga match between Real Madrid and Malaga at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on November 25, 2017 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images)

Real Madrid 3 – 2 Malaga – quick reaction to Madrid’s close La Liga victory