MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid won’t agree to play another game without 72 hours of rest between matches. The club made the announcement, which was confirmed by coach Carlo Ancelotti, after its 2-1 win at Villarreal on Saturday.

Javier Tebas hit back at Real Madrid's complaints over scheduling on Sunday after Carlo Ancelotti said the club wants more rest for players between games.

Mbappe surpasses a Madrid great, their defence is saved again by their goalkeeper and the row over rest time with La Liga intensifies.

Jude Bellingham said his Real Madrid team has the ability to change their mentality for big games, as they edged past city rivals Atlético Madrid on penalties to reach the Champions League quarterfinals on Wednesday.

Carlo Ancelotti's superstars have had to deal with some big defensive injuries, while Kylian Mbappe is starting to warm up after a slow start to life in Madrid. MORE - Barcelona 2

Kylian Mbappe’s superb form will be decisive in Real Madrid’s battle for trophies this season.The France international scored twice in the 2-1 La Liga weekend win away at Villarreal to keep Carlo