Antonio Rudiger faces a spell on the sidelines with a hamstring injury sustained against Espanyol on Saturday, a blow that was followed by David Alaba limping out of training two days later. Real are currently preparing to face Leganes in the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey, a weakened side expected to be selected for that tie.

Bayer Leverkusen fire a warning to Real Madrid over their interest in hiring manager Xabi Alonso to replace Roma target Carlo Ancelotti.

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.

Ancelotti is hoping David Alaba will be match-fit, as he builds up fitness following 13 months out due to his own ACL injury, but the Austrian is unlikely to start successive game

Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti has said there is an “emergency situation” at the Bernabeu currently. Los Blancos failed to make any headway at all in the January transfer window, not landing a single signing despite claims that they were ready to spend up to €30 million to bring a right-back to the club following a serious injury to Dani Carvajal.