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.

Carlo Ancelotti was left 'speechless' by Federico Valverde's commitment on the pitch as Real Madrid edged out Atletico.

Valverde's impending return serves as a stark contrast to the bleak fate which has befallen fellow midfielder Dani Ceballos. The scheming passer could be sidelined for two months with a severe thigh injury, ruling him out until the Champions League semi-finals at the earliest.

A leading member of the midfield ranks at La Liga giants Real Madrid has on Tuesday come in for a fresh round of ‘best in the world’ shouts.The player in question? Federico Valverde.Uruguayan

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has spoken about the situation of young midfielder Arda Guler amid rumors of an exit from the club in the summer.

Real Madrid are up against Girona on matchday 25 of La Liga. Last season’s revelations visit the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium on Sunday, February 23rd at 16:15 local time with the hosts looking to