Carlo Ancelotti could change system and bring in an extra midfielder to tighten Real Madrid's defence and give Kylian Mbappe more freedom in attack.

In the senior dressing room, he is closest to fellow Frenchmen Eduardo Camavinga, Aurelien Tchouameni and Ferland Mendy and has become friends with Brahim Diaz. He went for dinner with the Morocco winger last month at the high-end Aarde restaurant, located near Madrid’s iconic Retiro park and Puerta de Alcala roundabout.

As Kylian Mbappe faces a new challenge at Real Madrid, Spanish football expert Guillem Balague examines the hurdles he is facing for club and country.

Jude Bellingham has enjoyed an incredible first year with Real Madrid after helping them win La Liga and the Champions League, with the club now rewarding him by boosting his pay package

Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappé late on Saturday secured for himself a head-turning recent piece of La Liga history.As much comes owing to his exploits in Real’s meeting with Espanyol.Carlo

Real Madrid overcame an early deficit to secure a 4-1 victory against Espanyol at the Bernabeu Stadium, narrowing the gap to just one point behind La Liga leaders Barcelona, who face Villarreal on Sunday.