Iker Casillas has to regain spot in Real Madrid, says Jose Mourinho

Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho says Iker Casillas will not even be on the bench for the Champions League quarter-final first-leg against Galatasaray on Wednesday.

The Spanish captain has recently returned to full training after breaking a bone in his hand in January.

However, after another fine performance by Diego Lopez in Madrid's 1-1 draw with Real Zaragoza on Saturday, Mourinho said it would be difficult for Casillas to regain his place.

"On Wednesday, Casillas won't be a substitute. Against Levante he will be in the squad," he said. "I can never say that a player will start for the rest of the season, but I can say that once more Diego Lopez has played very well and helped the team obtain a result.

"Playing as he has in games with a high grade of difficulty like Barcelona and Manchester United and playing as he is currently playing, he is important for the team.

"In football we have to try to be honest with ourselves and our players. In this form it will be difficult for him to not start in goal."