Real Madrid have filed a complaint over the refereeing in their La Liga defeat to Espanyol, claiming the game had “a level of manipulation and adulteration which cannot be ignored”. The European champions were beaten 1-0 by Espanyol on Saturday. They remain top of La Liga having won 15 of their opening 22 fixtures.

Carlo Ancelotti said Real Madrid's formal complaint over refereeing was "an opportunity to change things" on Tuesday, after the club's board called for an overhaul of what they called "a completely discredited refereeing system.

Real Madrid have filed a formal complaint to the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) asking for the “immediate submission of VAR audio” related to two decisions in their 1-0 defeat by Espanyol. The complaint follows referee Alejandro Muniz Ruiz’s decision to show Espanyol defender Carlos Romero a yellow card for a 60th-minute challenge on Kylian Mbappe as well as a disallowed goal by Vinicius Junior in the 21st minute after a foul by the France forward.

Real Madrid's problems on defense have been compounded by a muscle injury to David Alaba. Alaba has “an adductor injury in his left leg," the club said on Tuesday. Spanish media said Alaba was expected to be out for two to three weeks,

Real Madrid defender David Alaba will be out of action after picking up an adductor injury in his left leg, the LaLiga club said on Tuesday.

Cristiano Ronaldo has said Real Madrid must "look after" Kylian Mbappé, saying the star forward must "do things his way" as he looks to follow in Ronaldo's footsteps.

Real Madrid legend Cristiano Ronaldo has sent a message of advice the way of current Blancos star Kylian Mbappé, over his role in Carlo Ancelotti’s XI.Frontman Mbappé for his part of course