Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti admits they face a midfield restructuring after the sale of Casemiro.

Casemiro has left Real for Manchester United in a €70m deal.

Ancelotti said, "We have to think about the transition, it can be smooth or a little more forced.

"The veterans understand that and the younger ones have to show that they deserve a place."

On Aurelien Tchouameni, he added: "As I have said before, he is a player with very different characteristics compared to Casemiro.

"He played well today (yesterday) and he showed what he has shown us in training."