Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti told a Spanish court on Wednesday he had believed his tax affairs were legal as he testified in a trial in which he is accused of failing to pay €1 million ($1.08m) in tax on image rights revenue.

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti denied in court having intentionally committed tax fraud on the opening day of his trial for allegedly failing to declare income to Spain's tax office, the latest in a string of such cases targeting sports figures in the country.

Carlo Ancelotti was appointed Real Madrid manager for the second time in 2021 Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti said he "never thought about committing fraud" as he testified in court in Spain over tax evasion charges.

Real Madrid overturned a two-goal deficit against Real Sociedad to reach the Copa del Rey final after an extra-time header by substitute Antonio Ruediger secured a barnstorming 4-4 draw on Tuesday for a 5-4 aggregate win.

Real Sociedad visits the Santiago Bernabéu with the goal and hope of overturning the 0-1 loss from the first leg and securing a spot in the Copa del Rey

Real Madrid’s legend at the Santiago Bernabeu grows with each passing season. Once again, under the weight of pressure and against the tide, they found a way.Trailing three times, looking beaten at