Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti has provided an update on the wellbeing of midfield standout Federico Valverde.Valverde, for his part, of course, marked his return to action in midweek.After

Coach Carlo Ancelotti said Real Madrid will make a late decision on whether midfielder -- and stand-in full-back -- Federico Valverde is fit enough to play against Atlético Madrid in their Champions League round-of-16 first leg on Tuesday.

Real Madrid are aiming to bounce back from last weekend’s defeat at Real Betis when they host Rayo Vallecano on Sunday afternoon. The defending champions could be six points away from the La Liga

That was the case in Real Madrid’s 2-1 win against Atletico Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League round-of-16 tie — when Federico Valverde almost entirely nullified Atleti’s plan down the left.

Defender Raul Asencio and Eduardo Camavinga dropped out of the starting lineups for Saturday's 2-1 away defeat to Real Betis in La Liga. Asencio was left out of the matchday squad, while Camavinga was introduced as a substitute in the 59th minute at the Estadio Benito Villamarin.

Real Madrid faces a tough trip to the Estadio Benito Villamarín to take on Real Betis in a crucial La Liga match. A win for Los Blancos will take them to the to

Real Madrid will face Atlético Madrid in the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals, and coach Carlo Ancelotti has made a key decision regarding Federico Valverde's participation.

With possibly the most important game of the season for Real Madrid just around the corner, Carlo Ancelotti needs all hands on deck to face Atlético Madrid in the Champions League round of

He likes to be a pivot or an inside midfielder and as a full-back too. In the future he will be one of the best, or he already is, he is the best midfielder in the world, the best full-back... But his future is going to be in the middle of the field.