LaLiga 2018/2019: Three reasons why Real Madrid's goalless run would continue against Alaves

#1 Players would have their minds on the upcoming international break

Majority of Real Madrid's players are full internationals

After this weekend of domestic football, attention would once again turn to the international team as the action takes place across all continents to utilize the FIFA window for national team assignments.

A host of Real Madrid players have been called up to their national camps, and it is a widely acknowledged view that the highest honour for most players is getting to play for their national teams, as putting on their nation’s jersey enables them to represent millions of their compatriots.

As such, they would go into the fixture against Alaves with most of their attention on making it to the camp without any injuries, hence they might not prosecute the match with as much verve as usual, and this distraction might see them struggle to break down the defence of Alaves.