Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti has said there is an “emergency situation” at the Bernabeu currently. Los Blancos failed to make any headway at all in the January transfer window, not landing a single signing despite claims that they were ready to spend up to €30 million to bring a right-back to the club following a serious injury to Dani Carvajal.

Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti has named the three players whom he will be forced to rely upon to man the heart of the club’s defence over the coming weeks.Real, of course, announced a

Antonio Rudiger faces a spell on the sidelines with a hamstring injury sustained against Espanyol on Saturday, a blow that was followed by David Alaba limping out of training two days later. Real are currently preparing to face Leganes in the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey, a weakened side expected to be selected for that tie.