Real Madrid's head coach Carlo Ancelotti, right, talks to Manchester City's head coach Pep Guardiola before the start of the Champions League playoff first leg soccer match between Manchester City and Real Madrid at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester,

Real Madrid cannot afford further slip-ups if they are to win LaLiga for a second year running, Carlo Ancelotti has warned after three games without a win. Madrid trounced Manchester City to reach the Champions League’s last 16 in midweek,

Real Madrid cannot afford to keep dropping points in LaLiga if they want to stay in contention in their title defence after failing to win their last three games, manager Carlo Ancelotti said on Saturday.

Real Madrid managed a 3-0 win against Girona in their La Liga home clash on February 23. Luka Modric opened the scoring with a long-range shot in the 41st minute. It was a strike of the highest order from the Croat.

Carlo Ancelotti spoke to the media after Real Madrid booked their spot in the Champions League Round of 16, beating Manchester City 3-1 on the night, 6-3 on aggregate.

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti was once left ‘angry’ after a player left the club despite the Italian wanting him to stay. Ancelotti, 65, is known for his composed approach to the game and is very rarely flustered.

Carlo Ancelotti hailed a "surprising" performance of defensive excellence from his Real Madrid side as the holders battled back from an 80th-minute deficit to take control of their Champions League knockout round tie against Manchester City.