Real Madrid has long been able to boast an internationally varied squad made up of some of the best players in the world, and the situation is no different today. Because of that, Carlo Ancelotti will have to accept that training will be much quieter than usual towards the end of March.

Real Madrid escalated their complaints over scheduling on Saturday, with manager Carlo Ancelotti confirming the team will refuse to play in the future if their players aren't given a minimum 72 hours' rest between matches.

Real Madrid centre-back Raul Asencio has been called up to Spain’s senior squad for the first time despite an ongoing investigation into an allegation he shared a sex tape of a minor. Asencio had never been part of Spain’s youth squads but has enjoyed a breakthrough season at Madrid, making 29 first-team appearances since his debut in November.