It was mission accomplished, said Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti after his side fought back from two-goals behind to snatch a rip-roaring 4-4 draw on Tuesday for a 5-4 aggregate win that put them through to the Copa del Rey final.

As Real Madrid looks ahead to the future of its coaching staff, an unexpected name has emerged in discussions: Argentina’s current manager, Lionel Scaloni. According to a report from Fichajes,

Real Madrid’s 4-4 draw against Real Sociedad at the Bernabeu Stadium secured their place in the Copa del Rey final last night. It was a game of madness, mistakes and magic – classic Madrid. Antonio Rudiger’s towering header in the 115th minute was the final, chaotic twist in a match where Sociedad pushed them to the limit.

Mikel Arteta’s side welcome the Spanish giants to the Emirates next Tuesday for the first leg of their quarter-final.

Arsenal could be without centre back Gabriel Magalhaes for next week's Champions League quarter-final tie against Real Madrid, manager Mikel Arteta said on Tuesday after the Brazilian went off during their 2-1 win over Fulham with a hamstring issue.