Carlo Ancelotti tackles highlights from Real Madrid's win over RB Leipzig – 'I saw it'

Real Madrid is in a strong position to advance to the quarter-finals of this season's Champions League, having beat RB Leipzig 1-0 in the first leg of the last 16 matches in Germany. However, the scoreline only tells half the story, in what was a largely disappointing game for Los Blancos.

The hosts had several great chances to score, but Andriy Lunin stood tall to stop everything that came his way. The Ukrainian goalkeeper made nine saves, earning rave reviews in the process. The last came from his coach Carlo Ancelotti, who spoke about the 25-year-old after the full time whistle in Leipzig, as per AS Diary.

“He's a goalkeeper who hasn't had many minutes and is progressing. The fact that he's playing gives him confidence. I think he's the best he's played.”

Lunin was unable to stop Benjamin Sesko from scoring Within the opening minutes, although he was ruled out, somewhat controversially. Ancelotti handled the deal.

“I saw him offside. He was behind Lunin.

Real Madrid He will now look to end the tie in three weeks, although there is plenty of League action to be played first, starting with the trip to Rayo Vallecano without a manager this weekend.