Fans have taken to social media to openly question Carlo Ancelotti's decision to include Real Madrid full-back Lucas Vazquez in their starting lineup.

A photo, highlighting the reactions of two fellow members of Real Madrid’s squad to the goal netted by Federico Valverde on Thursday has come to the fore online.Real, of course, were back in action

Real Madrid staged a dramatic extra-time victory over Celta Vigo in the Copa del Rey Round of 16, securing a 5-2 win at the Santiago Bernabeu. Kylian Mbappe opened the scoring in the 37th minute, finishing a brilliant solo run from a tight angle after a long ball from Dani Ceballos.

Federico Valverde and Brahim Diaz will return to the Real Madrid starting lineup against UD Las Palmas at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday.

"We're in good shape, we're hungry and excited. The issues we had during the Mallorca game have been resolved and we have all our players available," Ancelotti added, confirming that Federico Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni would also be available.

Federico Valverde and Jude Bellingham will start for Real Madrid against Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final on Sunday.

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti highlighted Endrick's promising performance in the Copa del Rey victory over CD Minera, praising the young forward's positioning and movement, despite a lack of goals.

Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde addressed the media in a press conference ahead of their Spanish Super Cup final against Barcelona on Sunday night. The Uruguayan midfielder spoke candidly

Real and Barcelona will meet in the competition’s final for the third consecutive time. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti ... valued by Ancelotti for his defensive work rate. Not playing four forwards would lead to Madrid using a 4-4-2 formation. That would see Federico Valverde ...

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia, Jan 9 (Reuters) - The fans should expect the unexpected when Real Madrid face Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final on Sunday, Real coach Carlo Ancelotti ... to the head," Ancelotti said. "Bellingham and (Federico) Valvede were ...