Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti urged calm after defeat at Real Sociedad.

La Real won 2-0 last night thanks to goals from Takefusa Kubo and Ander Barrenetxea. Dani Carvajal saw red for Real Madrid on the hour.

Ancelotti said: “The first half was good, but then we handed them the first goal and from then on it became more difficult. The low block worked, but in the second half we got off to a poor start, by giving away the first goal.

“I'm confident we'll see a different team in the next two games, with the utmost focus and motivation. A squad that is practically 100 per cent ready to win the Copa del Rey and fight to reach the Champions League final. Of course, motivation is not like a light, but this team is quite special in this regard.

“There were some knocks, because it was an intense match with a lot of heavy tackles. Nothing special. We'll have most of the players back for Saturday's game. Mendy won't be playing, but the rest, more or less, will all recover. Valverde, Benzema and all those who were at home today will be available."