Real Madrid play host to Numancia in the Copa del Rey on Wednesday, when they'll look to build on the 3-0 lead they hold coming into the second leg of their round-of-16 encounter.
That first-leg result flatters Los Merengues somewhat considering two of their three goals came in the last few minutes of their trip to Numancia, where Gareth Bale opened the scoring in his first start since September.
Real have since fallen further behind in their defence of La Liga's crown, having surrendered a late equaliser to draw 2-2 at Celta Vigo on Sunday, leaving them fourth in the standings and 16 points adrift of leaders Barcelona.