In 2015, being the most promising goalkeeper in Argentina, Real Madrid called at his door twice. The negotiations between both clubs were successful, but in the winter market, Batalla had doubts and preferred to wait to mature his decision with more calm. The operation was specified in a one-year loan with a purchase option of about 6 million euros. The idea in Valdebebas was that he played in Castilla and was gradually training and integrating into the first team.