Carlo Ancelotti said Real Madrid's formal complaint over refereeing was "an opportunity to change things" on Tuesday, after the club's board called for an overhaul of what they called "a completely discredited refereeing system.

French striker Mbappe was hacked down by Espanyol's Carlos Romero during their 1-0 La Liga defeat on Saturday with the defender avoiding a red card and going on to score the winning goal against the league leaders.

Real Madrid face a challenging schedule this month, which demands smart squad rotation by Carlo Ancelotti. The team has crucial fixtures ahead, including high-stakes encounters against Atletico