Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti expects a battle against Girona.

The winner will take leadership of the LaLiga table.

Ancelotti said, "It'll be demanding, we are talking about a rival who has done better than the rest, along with us. It will be difficult, we have respect for them, but we go with confidence and desire to win, after a draw.

"Whoever wins tomorrow, takes advantage. But the League is very long, very long. Tomorrow doesn't decide anything, whatever happens will be decided later. The sooner we reach 80 points, the sooner we will be close to winning."

Asked about the Girona advertising canvas in Madrid, stating 'When the calendar is not everything', Ancelotti smiled: "The enthusiasm they have is great, they are very motivated and they see themselves close to us.

"If they win... Leaders! So I understand the illusion but, well, we must keep in mind that they have the money to rent a space, in Madrid, which should not be cheap...!"