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Dani Ceballos throws strop at Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti after delayed substitution in Copa del Rey tie with Alcoyano as former Arsenal midfielder displays frustration at lack of game time since returning to Spain

Dani Ceballos waited five months to make his first appearance since returning to Real Madrid on Wednesday night against Alcoyano but did not exactly cover himself in glory.

The former Arsenal midfielder was making his comeback from injury but threw a mini tantrum at coach Carlo Ancelotti when he was asked to hold on for a moment before being brought on in the 86th minute for David Alaba in the 3-1 win in the Copa del Rey.

Ceballos got off the bench to get ready to come on but was then gestured by Ancelotti to hold back and he threw his arms up in the air in a sulk before returning to the bench to sit alongside Eden Hazard.