Real Madrid boss Ancelotti: Modric absence has hurt us

Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti insists Luka Modric's absence has been a major factor this season.

Real saw Barcelona declared champions yesterday.

Ancelotti said after victory at Espanyol: "I would like to win the most important competition, which is the Champions League."

"However, I would also like to win La Liga. This year we came very close and we will try again next year."