Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti was once left ‘angry’ after a player left the club despite the Italian wanting him to stay. Ancelotti, 65, is known for his composed approach to the game and is very rarely flustered.

Carlo Ancelotti has teased Real Madrid fans with an update on Luka Modric's future at the club beyond the current campaign. Modric took over the captain's armband in the Spanish capital at the start of the 2024/25 season following the departure of veteran defender Nacho Fernandez.

Real Madrid will host Girona at a La Liga showdown on Sunday, February 23. Los Blancos are second in the league table with 51 points from 24 matches. They are level on points with league leaders Barcelona and one point ahead of third-placed Atletico Madrid.