Mid-season international breaks are never popular with club managers and Real Madrid they are worried about the March window.
Before the campaign run in, the majority of by Carlo Ancelotti squad have gone on international work, with some trips involving huge travel requirements.
Despite the window including friendlies, the prospect of the European Championship and Copa America this summer means the games are a last chance to impress.
The November international break ended badly for Real Madrid as Eduardo Camavinga and Vinicius Junior both returned injured from stints with France and Brazil respectively.
Los Blancos fans will be hoping for a clean bill of health as their star names return this month, and Brand revealed a message to those who are far from Madrid.
According to a new report, a note of “attention, these are friendly matches” was written on the tactics board in Valdebebas before the departures.
Ancelotti will watch his players in the coming days with a tie at home against Athletic Club on the March 31 calendar.
