Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti was left delighted with victory at Cadiz.

Real won 3-0 with Rodrygo Goes scoring twice and Jude Bellingham also netting.

Ancelotti said: "Rodrygo returned and made the difference today. Modrić picked up an hamstring strain and I think it's nothing more than that. He played very well in a position that is not his on a defensive level.

"We played well, we played with quality, a good attitude and we controlled the tempo well. We're very happy because the result looks straightforward after the game, but we had to set the game on the right course and we did so from start to finish.

"Difficulties can sometimes provide an opportunity and added motivation. The players understood this perfectly well. We've got some very important players out, but we've dealt well with players being out on other occasions and also today as the team played very well out on the pitch. The win today gives me a lot of confidence going into the rest of the games."

He also said: "We've done very well so far. The team has competed and always fought hard. We've won a lot of games. It's an important time of the season because we've got important games in the league in the run up to Christmas and we also want to finish top of the Champions League group."