Madrid, Aug 31 (EFE).- Carlo Ancelotti, Real Madrid manger, confirmed that Diego Lopez would be on the starting line-up on Sunday in Madrid's league match against Athletic Club de Bilbao, but added that Iker Casillas would, at some point in the future, have an opportunity to play.

Ancelotti did not comment on whether he had decided that Diego Lopez would be the league goalie whilst Casillas would play the Cup and the Champions League.

He also spoke about the captain's attitude at the press conference, claiming that Casillas was very professional and that he deserved his respect.

On another note, the manager stated that the team's objective was to start playing better football after two narrow victories in previous matches, admitting that Athletic would be tough opponents.

SHOTLIST: FOOTAGE AND SOUND BITES OF CARLO ANCELOTTI'S PRESS CONFERENCE (00:01 to 03:07).

EFE TV -Madrid- 17:40 GMT.

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