Seven Madridistas are scheduled to play with their respective national teams on Wednesday.

Gago & Heinze
Fernando Gago is expected to receive the nod as fourth in the table Argentina visit sixth place Ecuador. Despite being on duty with the Albicileste, Gabriel Heinze is likely to be bench-ridden. According to coach Diego Maradona, "I will speak to Messi and Heinze about resting today so that they are ready to go against Brazil" come September.

Kaka
First-place Brazil host their closest pursuer Paraguay at Jose do Rego Maciel "Arruda" Stadium in Recife as Kaka sees his first action as a Madridista. The midfielder is one goal shy of equalling the mark set by Zico and Rosario as the country's top scorer in World Cup qualifying action.

Huntelaar,Robben & Van der Vaart
The Netherlands square off against Norway already assured of a berth in the 2010 World Cup.

Pepe
Similar to previous occasions, coach Carlos Quieroz should start Pepe in the midfield for Portugal's friendly against Estonia.