Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti praised Mariano Diaz for victory over Elche.

Ancelotti explained calling on the striker for the 2-1 win.

He stated, “(Luka) Jović had some knee problems in the last game he played and although he's been training, he isn't absolutely comfortable.

"That's why he wasn't involved today. He was on the bench, but it's due to his knee issues, he's still not fully recovered. It's a sprain and he hasn't shaken it off so that's why Mariano played and I thought he did a brilliant job.

"He showed great commitment, made a lovely assist for the first goal, he was decisive on three or four occasions. It was a good performance."