Valdebebas grinds to a halt for a 12+ hour media shoot

Valdebebas saw an unusual day: Real Madrid brought together virtually all their first-team players to handle major advertising commitments for more than twelve hours, in a “macro shoot” that effectively paralyzed the training facilities and turned them into a large film set for a while. That’s how MARCA describes a setup packed with cameras, multiple production areas across the campus, and a schedule stretching far beyond a normal session.

A set inside Valdebebas

The operation, according to the outlet, was planned during one of the few calendar windows with breathing room for the squad, with just a Friday match vs Real Betis on the horizon. With shooting locations spread throughout the venue (including the Alfredo Di Stefano area) and production teams starting their setup before nine, the day ran from early morning until well into the night, with the final player finishing work after eight p.m.

Real Madrid also adjusted training. As MARCA explains, Mourinho chose to delay the session from the previous afternoon until five o’clock, freeing up the morning and a large part of the remainder of the day. From there, each player was scheduled to go on camera at different times—after the gym, following physiotherapy, during recovery exercises, or before joining the group.

Minor sponsor hiccup

The day included a small incident tied to individual sponsorship commitments. Jude Bellingham, a Louis Vuitton ambassador, had a brief clash linked to conflicting appointments with other brands on site, but the issue was handled quickly and he ultimately completed the Louis Vuitton shoot.

As for the atmosphere, MARCA adds that it was far from solemn: there were jokes, laughs, and players even interrupting other brands’ sets to mess with teammates. Still, Mourinho kept tabs on proceedings, visiting the different areas up to twice during the macro shoot.