At his LaLiga media conference, Ancelotti also sent his best wishes to Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen after his season-ending knee injury. "We are rotating. There are fresh players who did not start on Saturday, such as Rüdiger, Vini Jr., Mendy... and they have a better chance of playing tomorrow."

Carlo Ancelotti has denied that Jude Bellingham's ongoing shoulder problem is a concern, although he admitted the midfielder will go back to wearing protection for Real Madrid's game against Alavés.

Jude Bellingham's ongoing shoulder problem is not expected to keep him out of action, but coach Carlo Ancelotti is concerned about the injury.