Real Madrid begin a decisive week with a high-risk trip to Anfield to take on Premier League leaders Liverpool. But first up on Sunday is a dress rehearsal at Leganés ahead of the Champions League clash. Kylian Mbappé is said to have had a frank discussion with Carlo Ancelotti ahead of these two important fixtures.
Real Madrid are preparing to take on Leganés this Sunday at the Butarque municipal stadium. In this Madrid derby, Los Merengues have a clear mission: to take home all three points to keep up the pressure on La Liga leaders Barcelona. Carlo Ancelotti knows that this match is more than just a league fixture. With Barcelona at the top of the table, any slip-up could be costly. The Pepineros, always combative opponents on their home turf, represent a challenge not to be underestimated. The Butarque municipal stadium, though modest in capacity, is known for its intense atmosphere, which means Real Madrid‘s players will have to be on their toes.
What’s more, this match comes at a pivotal point in the season. With only a few days to go before a crucial trip to Anfield to face Liverpool in the Champions League, a solid victory over Leganés will give Carlo Ancelotti’s men a boost. Fortunately for the Transalpine coach, the international break has not left any physical scars on his squad. All the Madrid players have returned to full fitness, ready for the decisive period of the season. The coaching staff are particularly delighted with the return to fitness of several key players, including Kylian Mbappé, who has remained at Valdebebas to work, particularly in front of goal. The French striker, who joined Real Madrid in the summer, took advantage of his two weeks at Valdebebas to fine-tune his physical condition.
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Kylian Mbappé makes a bold promise to Ancelotti
Still adapting to his new club, Mbappé has shown encouraging signs of improvement. According to reports from Valdebebas, picked up by Defensa Central, the Bondy striker has made a bold promise to Carlo Ancelotti. The former Parisian is said to have told the Transalpine coach that he would score in the next two games. Firstly this Sunday against Leganés and then on Wednesday against Liverpool at Anfield. ‘I’m going to score in both games,’ he is quoted as saying.
For Ancelotti, being able to count on an optimal version of Mbappé is essential, especially in a number 9 role that he is still taming. Despite the debates over his positioning, the Italian coach reiterated his faith in his player. He believes that his talent and goalscoring instinct can make the difference in these two crucial matches.
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