Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has praised Reinier Jesus ahead of facing Girona on Sunday.

Reinier is on-loan at Girona this season.

Ancelotti said, "He's got a lot of quality, he did the preseason with us. Until now, he hasn't been able to show his best ability, but there are players who are capable of showing it before because of their character.

"There are a lot of examples of players who have reached their peak at 30 or 28. He's got the quality to play at the top level."

Real also saw Miguel Gutierrez leave for Girona over the summer.

Ancelotti added: Last year he started the season because Mendy and Marcelo were out injured. He came into the first team and did well. He's a player who we're evaluating for the future, like we're doing with other players. We've loaned him out and if he does well he can return."