Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti believes players would be willing to take a pay cut in exchange for fewer games played during the season.

Endrick has become Real Madrid’s youngest Champions League scorer. The 18-year-old Brazil forward scored with a shot from outside the area deep into stoppage time in Madrid’s 3-1 win over Stuttgart at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium.

In LaLiga, they have won their last two games 2-0 against Real Betis and Real Sociedad, but have still come under fire for their performances. Ancelotti, however, defended his team's style ahead of their clash at home to mid-table Espanyol. "Real Madrid fans prefer winning over playing well," he said.