Real Madrid host Getafe in La Liga on Saturday, seeking a positive result as they look to put a controversial week behind them.
Madrid's 3-1 win over Cadiz in the first leg of the Copa del Rey last-32 tie has been overshadowed by the possibility of expulsion from the competition for fielding an ineligible player, Denis Cheryshev.
Cheryshev scored the opener in Wednesday's away win before being replaced 45 seconds into the second half, with Cadiz proceeding with legal processes against the Spanish giants.
The return to league fixtures could provide vital respite for under-pressure head coach Rafael Benitez, whose Madrid slipped to third in La Liga following two defeats from their last three matches.
"People say you have to organise the defence and the attack is improvised, but that's a lie," he said.
"He has to do better because he is working with the best players in the world. He has to play brilliant football."
Goals either side of half-time from Angel Lafita and Alvaro Vazquez sealed a much-needed three points for Fran Escriba's side.
"[Madrid] have a very large squad [and] it is a difficult game," he told the club's official website.
"We will play to win. Let's believe in ourselves. We will look to make things right and fight for what we can get."
Benitez's men have won each of their last seven home games against Getafe scoring 28 goals in the process.
