Real Madrid recently suffered a 5-2 defeat in the Super Cup Final against Barcelona in Jeddah. Wojciech Szczesny was sent off in the second half of the game. The game on January 12 was a disaster for Carlo Ancelotti's side.

I’m still convinced that he has done well as a centre-back. That’s what the data speaks for, and bearing in mind that it’s not his ideal position,” Carlo Ancelotti said ahead of Real

After losing 5-2 in the Spanish Super Cup final on Sunday in Saudi Arabia, Madrid has a run of three home games over seven days. The home run begins on Thursday against Celta Vigo in the Copa del Rey last 16. Las Palmas visits on Sunday in La Liga then Salzburg on Jan. 22 in the Champions League.