Real Madrid has checked an important box this weekend via a 2-1 home victory on Rayo Vallecano.
Los Blancos did not move on points with Barcelona at the top of La Liga with the Catalans in action after the postponement of their collision with Osasuna.
The third place Atletico Madrid slid to a 2-1 loss at Getafe with Diego Simeone's side now an end behind the El Clasico duo.
Every game and every detail is vital on this point of the campaign, because Carlo Ancelotti wants to balance his team.
Managing playing time is vital with Real Madrid fighting over three fronts.
The Italian strives to ensure that no player is overloaded and he will try to bring rest periods in important times, despite the risk of dropping points.
Versatile star Fede Valverde is one of those players who are being brought in and out of the team this month while manages a muscle problem.
Ancelotti has checked his input on the second, where Uruguayan continues to impress the right back in the absence of Dani Carvajal.
He is expected to bring the team in Atletico Madrid in midweek with the charges of Ancelotti with a 2-1 UEFA Champions League last 16 first leg over the capital with them.
Valverde received about 25 minutes from the bank against Rayo and admitted that the 'secret weapon' of the club works the club's medical staff to maximize peace and recovery in a tight schedule.
“We know that Wednesday evening will be the game of the season. We appreciate the support, and when we are united, we can achieve everything, “according to quotes from Mundo Deportivo.
“I feel good and happy. Mentally I am very calm. We do what we have to do to recover, with the help of all doctors, physios and our families at home, to ensure that we are in the best physical form. “
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