Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho would prefer there not to be a winter break in Spain.

Mourinho prefers the English system of playing through the festive period.

"There will be a break for a week, but I'd rather we played because I like giving people what they want. People who love football would like to see the sport being played in the holiday season," said Mourinho.

"The players are artists that give people the show they want. But we adapt to the situation with ease and the players' families also deserve to spend a special week with them. We will train again on 29 December."