Real Madrid boss Capello ends Diarra row

Real Madrid coach Fabio Capello's rift with Mahamadou Diarra is over after declaring the Mali star will start in tonight's Copa clash with Real Betis.

"I have faith in Diarra," said Capello. "He will play tomorrow against Betis. He and Fernando Gago will form our central midfield."

Asked about reports of a row with Robinho, Capello was adamant: "I communicate with my players. But only in the right way."

"I always speak with all the players. The other week I spoke with Robinho three times. It depends how I see them and it depends if a player needs that I speak with him. There are times that I speak with players for twenty minutes."