Real Madrid Players on International Duty: Saturday Round Up

Across Saturday there was action for a number of Real Madrid players in this drawn out international break. To read more about Jude Bellingham's incredible display with England, you can do exactly that by clicking here.

As for the rest of the players, well let's get started. 

Earlier on in the day, Vinicius was named in the Brazil starting XI by former Los Blancos manager Carlo Ancelotti, for their third and final game of this break, as they faced India over in South Asia.

Sadly, despite a 4-0 win for the record World Cup winners, it was not a productive game for the 26-year old, who was hooked at half time following a poor display. During his 45 minutes on the pitch, he missed a big chances, was offside four times, completed and attempted 0 dribbles, and failed to make his mark on things. 

Overall, it has been a difficult break for Vinicius, with one goal - from the penalty spot - across three games against Australia (x2) and India. Starting three games alongside the travel and jet lag in those two countries is far from ideal either. You hope he is physically ready for the clash with Villarreal next weekend. 

In the same game, Endrick played the final 29 minutes, as he also struggled to hugely make an impact on things. The international break is now over for both players, who will turn to Madrid ahead of the aforementioned game against Villarreal on Saturday. 

Elsewhere in the UEFA Nations League, both Dean Huijsen and Marc Cucurella were rotated by Spain boss Luis de la Fuente, as the European and World Champions faced Czechia in Oviedo. Carlos Espi was not named in the match day squad, having been drafted into the fold to replace the injured Ferran Torres on Friday.

It proved to be a fruitful night for the team, as they ran out 3-1 winners, making it three from three in this break. Both Real Madrid defenders remained unused subs, giving them some handy rest. 

Their final game of this window will take place away to Croatia on Tuesday evening, at 20:45.  

To finish off Saturday's round up, Yan Diomande played the final 29 minutes of Ivory Coast's 1-0 friendly defeat at home to fellow African side Cameroon. His international break now looks to be over, and he will also return to Madrid ahead of the return of club football.