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#3 Winter Break
This may not sound revolutionary but hear me out. A top club like Real would be expected to play over 60 games in a season lasting 10 months. Even with a squad as deep as Madrid's, the sheer physical exertion of playing in so many fixtures cannot be underestimated. This is why the winter break can be vital in making or breaking a team's chances of silverware.
We've heard top managers in the Premier League speak out against a lack of a winter break in England and arguably this has hampered their influence in the latter stages of the Champions League over the last few years. Since its inception in 1992, English clubs have only managed to win the Champions League four times, which speaks volumes about the benefits of having a winter break.
Despite the poor start to the 2017-18 season, Real could use the time off to rejuvenate, refocus and recharge themselves for a better showing in the crucial second half of the season.
