A lot has happened since Real and Atlético won their respective continental crowns. The World cup has taken place, and it barely feels like there is time to gather your thoughts before domestic campaigns start up again.
But crucially from a Real point of view, this will be the first time in close to a decade that they go into a season without a certain Cristiano Ronaldo. This match could well give a clear indication of how they are likely to fare without the Portuguese forward.
