Real Madrid are set for a huge clash with Real Sociedad in the Copa del Rey semi-final second leg today, and Carlo Ancelotti has admitted the prospect of a final is lifting the club.
Real Madrid are set to take on Leganes in La Liga action this Saturday night at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, and manager Carlo Ancelotti has had plenty to say ahead of the clash.
Carlo Ancelotti was awarded the prestigious Pianchina D'oro in Florence, a prize handed out by Italian coaches to recognise the Real Madrid boss as the standout manager of the previous season.
Real Madrid have ramped up their criticism of the fixture schedule on Saturday, with manager Carlo Ancelotti declaring that the team will refuse to play future matches if players don't get at least 72 hours of rest between games.
Federico Valverde had long been a cornerstone of Real Madrid's setup under Carlo Ancelotti, blending tactical importance with a physical resilience that seemed unbreakable.
Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti faced the press ahead of their clash with Real Betis, and it was Federico Valverde who stole the early headlines.