Ancelotti pleased with 'motivated' goalkeepers

Casillas is yet to feature in La Liga under Ancelotti, instead being selected for Copa del Rey and UEFA Champions League fixtures, while Lopez is an ever-present in this season's Spanish top flight.

With the final of the Copa del Rey against Barcelona approaching, Ancelotti will have a decision to make on whether to stick with Casillas or bring in Lopez for the showpiece in April. 

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