Real Madrid Adjusts Pre-Match Routine as Formula 1 Grand Prix Hits Madrid

Real Madrid Alters Plans Ahead of La Liga Clash Amid Formula 1 Arrival

Coming off their Champions League win against Inter Milan on Tuesday, Real Madrid are set to face Rayo Vallecano in a local derby at the Bernabeu this Saturday. Yet, the Spanish capital is also hosting the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix at the Madring circuit for the first time, shaking up Real Madrid's usual pre-match preparations.

The city has been buzzing since the announcement that the Grand Prix would move from Barcelona to Madrid. While excitement surrounds the event, Real Madrid finds itself less thrilled, as the race takes place near their Valdebebas training complex.

Training and Press Conference Disrupted by Grand Prix

Typically, on match build-up days, Real Madrid trains in front of the media before Jose Mourinho holds his press conference at Valdebebas. This Friday, those routines will shift. According to MD, adjustments are necessary because of the noise and activity from the Formula 1 event.

The team has already had to cope with loud sounds during the testing sessions at Madring leading up to the race weekend. On Friday, the opening 15 minutes of training will occur behind closed doors—a first enforced change due to the Grand Prix.

Mourinho Moves Media Session to Bernabeu

Jose Mourinho’s usual press conference spot at Valdebebas is off limits this time around. Instead, the manager will meet the media in the Bernabeu’s press room. This shift isn’t ideal for Mourinho or journalists, but the decision aims to avoid interference from the racing circuit’s noise, which would significantly disrupt the session.