Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti insists he "appreciates" Marco Asensio after their Champions League win against Chelsea.

Real won the quarterfinal first-leg 2-0, with Asensio on the scoresheet.

Ancelotti has stated in the past that he "doesn't care" if the midfielder signs a new contract or doesn't with Real. But last night, he said: “Rodrygo takes more risks because he's more direct and he takes defenders on more often.

"Marco moves really nicely in the spaces between the lines and he has an unbelievable shot on him. I really appreciate him because he tends to score every game he plays, whether he plays from the start or comes off the bench.

"He's decisive in any squad because he can change the game with his goals and assists."