Carlo Ancelotti's men must now turn their attention back to La Liga. Real Madrid saw their seven-point lead atop the standings vanish over the last three weeks after dropping points against Espanyol, Atlético Madrid and Osasuna. Los Blancos desperately need three points to get their Spanish title defense back on track.

Real Madrid's efforts to overturn Jude Bellingham's two-game suspension have suffered a setback, as the Appeals Committee dismissed the club's challenge on Friday. The English midfielder remains sanctioned for his red card offense and the subsequent display of dissent towards the referee during Real Madrid’s recent La Liga fixture against Osasuna in Pamplona.