José Mourinho and Álvaro López were due to travel to Athens on Tuesday with the Real Madrid senior and youth-team delegations ahead of a new round of the Champions League and the Youth League. Both sides had won all three of their European matches so far and could top the standings of the two competitions at the same time.
Form before the Athens trip
Real Madrid had seven consecutive victories before the trip to Athens. The team had 12 wins from 14 matches this season, with a success rate of 86% in LaLiga and the Champions League.
Mourinho's Champions League matches
Mourinho had won all three of his Champions League matches against Inter, Roma and Leipzig.
López and the youth side
Álvaro López had 11 wins from 12 matches, a success rate of 92%. His side top LaLiga with seven wins and one draw, and lead the Youth League after three victories, including a win over Leipzig in the last round. López's side have also added the final of the Under-20 Intercontinental Cup.
Marca's note on their earlier link
According to Marca, Mourinho handed Álvaro López a first-team debut in 2012 during Mourinho's first spell in charge of the Spanish club.
