Carlo Ancelotti said Real Madrid will have no time to prepare for their Champions League knockout phase playoffs, blaming the club's hectic fixture list this month.

Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti "expects a difficult match" as Los Blancos take on Espanyol at the RCDE Stadium on Saturday. A win will keep Real Madrid four points ahead of their rivals, Atletico,

Carlo Ancelotti has warned Real Madrid that every game can be a trap that ends their impressive recent run of form at a crucial stage of the season. Madrid will play away to Espanyol on Saturday, rolling into the game on a high with 12 victories from their last 14 matches across all competitions.