Real Madrid needed extra time to defeat Celta Vigo in the Copa del Rey round of 16, but the extra half hour shouldn't overshadow some of the positives coming out of the match.

Real Madrid will attempt to pick themselves up following their Supercup final disaster at the weekend, as they host Celta Vigo in this round of 16 clash in the Copa Del Rey. Los Blancos boss Carlo Ancelotti will be expecting a positive reaction from his players after they went down 5-2 to eternal rivals Barcelona in Sunday's showpiece Supercup final in Saudi Arabia.

Real Madrid have backed off in their pursuit of Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold, 26, and will return for the England defender in the summer. (Relevo - in Spanish), external. Eg

Real Madrid's pursuit of Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold has been a rollercoaster in a short time. That ride may be coming to an end if reports are

Real Madrid forward Endrick praised teammate Antonio Rudiger for guiding him through his goal drought, dedicating his brace in Madrid's 5-2 Copa del Rey win over Celta Vigo on Thursday to the defender.

Endrick has claimed that his Real Madrid team-mate Antonio Rüdiger, never praises him. The Brazilian forward revealed this after scoring twice in the 5-2 win over Celta Vigo in the Copa del Rey on Thursday night.