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A solitary goal from Karim Benzema spared Real Madrid’s blushes as the Spanish giants scraped to a nervy 1-0 win over Granada on Saturday.

Next up for Los Blancos is Malaga at home in La Liga on Saturday, before they travel to Sweden to face Malmo at Swedbank Stadion next week Wednesday.

Getafe goalkeeper Vicente Guaita has accepted that Atletico Madrid are in “another league” in terms of ability as they prepare to make the short trip across the Spanish capital for Tuesday’s La Liga clash.

Spain’s sports minister Miguel Cardenal echoed Tebas’ concerns, explaining that Barcelona would have to ask to be registered for the league.

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone has praised Fernando Torres’ start to the season, stating the Spaniard boosts his side’s attacking potency.

Following the first worldwide session of 2015/16, Real Madrid must consider themselves unlucky.

The 23-year-old’s transfer had been in some doubt in the final hours of the transfer window as bids were turned away, flights were cancelled and the player was even involved in a minor auto crash.