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Real Madrid coach Ancelotti confirms Casillas will face Galatasaray

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed Iker Casillas will be between the posts at Champions League opponents Galatasaray.

It will mark Casillas' first competitive game of the season.

"I have two great goalkeepers with a fantastic attitude. Diego deserves to play La Liga and Iker deserves to play the Champions for his professionalism, seriousness and skill. Casillas has a lot of experience. He seems calm and I think he's going to play a great match. He's has the ability to overcome any type of pressure.

"Both are performing well," argued Ancelotti.

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