Indeed, Real Madrid sit top of La Liga with 31 points through 12 matches, but a goalless draw with Rayo Vallecano last weekend dwindled their gap ahead of Barcelona to just three points. In the Champions League, Alonso’s men are in seventh place after falling 1–0 to Liverpool at Anfield.

The Miami Dolphins are in Madrid preparing for the NFL’s first game in Spain, balancing sightseeing with practice. Coach Mike McDaniel gave players time to bond before returning to football, with Austin Jackson back at practice and rookie Chop Robinson possibly sidelined.