Sergio Ramos says he expects "news in a few months, or even weeks" as the former Real Madrid and Spain defender moves closer to completing a proposed takeover of his boyhood club Sevilla.
Real Madrid kept the pressure on La Liga leaders Barcelona with a hard-fought win over Alaves at home on Tuesday, while Real Betis edged out Girona in a five-goal thriller.
Real Madrid return to La Liga action on Tuesday night looking to end a frustrating run of four games without a win in all competitions when they host Deportivo Alaves at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Real Madrid were left furious after a dramatic late collapse saw them knocked out of the UEFA Champions League by Bayern Munich, with manager Alvaro Arbeloa insisting a controversial red card "ruined" the tie.
Vincent Kompany has praised his players' courage and composure after Bayern Munich edged past Real Madrid in a dramatic Champions League quarter-final clash on Wednesday night.
Harry Kane hailed Luis Diaz after his late goal capped a dramatic night as Bayern Munich beat Real Madrid 4-3 to reach the UEFA Champions League semi-finals with a 6-4 aggregate win.