Real Madrid have already won two trophies this season, and they will hope to add the Copa del Rey to their collection – and they are back in front, having previously let slip a two-goal lead in

A stoppage-time goal by 20-year-old striker Gonzalo Garcia earned a second-string Real Madrid side a hard-fought 3-2 win over lowly local rivals Leganes in the Copa del Rey quarter-finals on Wednesday.

Former Brazil and Real Madrid defender Marcelo has retired from football, the 36-year-old announced on Thursday.

Former Brazil star Marcelo has announced his retirement from football at the age of 36. The defender, who won 25 trophies, including five Champions Leagues, in 546 appearances during his 16-year stay with Real Madrid, has decided to call it a day after returning to first club Fluminense, who have renamed their academy stadium in his honour.

Real Madrid and Brazil defender Marcelo has announced his retirement in a video posted to social media on Thursday.