The Sport360 Team is in place bringing you the latest Real Madrid news on Thursday.

Following Tuesday night’s 1-0 Champions league defeat to CSKA Moscow, the Whites are stepping up preparations ahead of Saturday’s trip to Alaves in La Liga.

As ever, get in touch with us throughout the day on Twitter and Facebook.

3pm – Bale selected by Wales

Gareth Bale was subbed off during the Madrid Derby.

He missed the defeat in Moscow through injury but Gareth Bale is set to play his part in upcoming internationals.

2pm – Bad start for Lopetegui

Under-pressure: Julen Lopetegui.

Damning stats don’t make pleasant reading for Lopetegui.

11am – Navas on Real’s dip in form

Keylor Navas could do nothing to stop Nikola Vlasic’s opener in Moscow.

Watch the Costa Rican goalkeeper have his say on Madrid’s recent struggles.

9am – Who is under-performing in a white jersey?

Sport360’s Stuart Appleby looks at three players who aren’t producing the goods on the pitch at the moment.