The Real Madrid boss had already confirmed that Sunday would be a rest day, sardonically referencing their Saturday fixture following a midweek trip to Athens: "Thanks to the decision to have us play on Saturday, those joining their national teams have Sunday off to feel fresh when they leave on Monday. That way they are happy because they get a day off with their families. Thank you very much for the decision."

Following the triumph at Mestalla, Mourinho reiterated that his squad was suffering from "extreme fatigue": "They are in a state of extreme fatigue and have to report to their national teams on Monday, and they will still be clearing this muscle fatigue on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. I am not talking about mental fatigue, because those who win do not suffer mental fatigue, but physical fatigue, yes. I respect national team managers."

Following the two-day break, those Madrid players not involved on international duty are scheduled to reconvene at Ciudad Real Madrid on the morning of Tuesday 10 November.

Madrid are not in action again until Saturday 21 November, when they welcome Celta Vigo to the Santiago Bernabeu (21:00 CET) to embark on a stretch of three consecutive home fixtures against Celta, PSV, and Alaves.