Coming into the match, Ancelotti has delivered a rallying cry in terms of the race for La Liga. While no one expects Real Madrid to give up on the title until the league is truly done and dusted, all eyes will be on the upcoming Clasico on May 11 which could decide things.

Carlo Ancelotti will have to weigh the importance of every point in the neck-and-neck La Liga title race alongside the fitness of those returning from long trips over the international break.

Real Madrid are reportedly closing in on a free transfer deal to sign Trent Alexander-Arnold this summer.Alexander-Arnold is out of contract at Liverpool at the end of June with Los Blancos stepping

Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold is close to joining Real Madrid in the summer. ESPN tracks the timeline of this blockbuster transfer.

It looks like Trent Alexander-Arnold is closing in on his dream move to Real Madrid, crushing Liverpool fans' hopes of another Steven Gerrard-styled one-club hero. Such a quality player opens up an interesting new dynamic for the Spanish champions,