Real Madrid managed a 3-0 win against Girona in their La Liga home clash on February 23. Luka Modric opened the scoring with a long-range shot in the 41st minut

Carlo Ancelotti described Luka Modric as "a gift to football" after the midfielder, 39, scored a spectacular goal in Real Madrid's 2-0 win over Girona on Sunday.

Real Madrid are not in an ideal position in LaLiga and will have to fight to reclaim top spot, manager Carlo Ancelotti said ahead of Sunday's home game with neighbours Rayo Vallecano. Real have won only once in their last five LaLiga matches and are third in the standings with 54 points,

Real Madrid host Rayo Vallecano in a La Liga showdown on Sunday, March 9. In their previous match, Los Blancos suffered a 2-1 away defeat to Real Betis. Carlo Ancelotti's side are currently third in La Liga.

Carlo Ancelotti has defended Kylian Mbappé's form after the star forward disappointed in Real Madrid's 2-1 Champions League win over Atlético Madrid in midweek, saying the France captain's form will waver over the course of a season.