Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti is convinced by the talent in their academy.

Ancelotti was speaking ahead of tomorrow's Copa del Rey tie with Villarreal.

He said, "In Real Madrid the academy is taken care of a lot. There are players who progress well and who will be important in the future.

"The 2004 players we have are very good and will soon be useful for the first team."

Ancelotti also revealed Vinicius Tobias is in line to face Villarreal.

He added, "He is in the call. We have the casualties of (Dani) Carvajal and Lucas Vázquez.

"(Alvaro) Odriozola returns after injury, so he can contribute."