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Martin Odegaard scores in pre-season friendly in bid to impress new Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti

Martin Odegaard scored in an impressive performance in a pre-season friendly for Real Madrid as he attempts to prove himself to new manager Carlo Ancelotti.

The Spanish giants beat Segunda Division side Fuenlabrada 3-1 behind closed doors at their Valdebebas training ground on Sunday in heat approaching 40 degrees Celsius.

According to Marca, attacking midfielder Odegaard was 'one of the highlights' as goals from him, Victor Chust and Mariano Diaz saw them secure a win to close their first week of pre-season under Ancelotti.

Martin Odegaard (right) scored in a strong performance in a pre-season friendly on Sunday

Martin Odegaard (right) scored in a strong performance in a pre-season friendly on Sunday

The Real Madrid attacking midfielder scored in a 3-1 win against Fuenlabrada in hot conditions

The Real Madrid attacking midfielder scored in a 3-1 win against Fuenlabrada in hot conditions

The second-tier side played a low defensive block, as the searing temperature provided a real test of aerobic fitness in the Spanish capital.