Antonio Rüdiger is the latest Real Madrid defender to suffer an injury, leaving Carlo Ancelotti without many defensive options moving forward.

Bayer Leverkusen centre-back Jonathan Tah has also been touted as a potential target for Real, as has his current manager Xabi Alonso, who is considered a strong candidate to replace Ancelotti when his time at Los Blancos comes to an end.

Carlo Ancelotti said Real Madrid will have no time to prepare for their Champions League knockout phase playoffs, blaming the club's hectic fixture list this month.