Real Madrid responded to their Super Cup defeat to Barcelona with a 5-2 win of their own - although it was not an entirely smooth ride

Real Madrid needed two goals from Endrick in extra time to get past Celta Vigo in the round of 16 of the Copa del Rey and avoid another embarrassing setback less than a week after losing 5-2 to Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final.

Real Madrid have backed off in their pursuit of Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold, 26, and will return for the England defender in the summer. (Relevo - in Spanish), external. Eg

Real Madrid's pursuit of Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold has been a rollercoaster in a short time. That ride may be coming to an end if reports are to be believed. Spanish newspaper Marca has reported that Alexander-Arnold will be 100% a Los Blancos player;