Leganès- Real Madrid: It’s all over for Mbappé, Ancelotti has made a last-minute decision

Real Madrid take on Leganés in an important game this Sunday to keep up the pressure on league leaders Barcelona. With a two-match lead, Los Merengues are ready to seize the opportunity. Carlo Ancelotti could well surprise us with a bold decision regarding his starting XI.

After Fc Barcelona’s latest slip-up against Celta Vigo yesterday, Real Madrid would like to seize the opportunity to close the gap even further. But according to Relevo, Kylian Mbappé is set to play an important role this evening against Leganés. Indeed, Carlo Ancelotti is reportedly considering leaving Vinícius Jr on the bench ahead of the Champions League clash with Liverpool. It’s a surprising but exciting tactic that could allow Kylian Mbappé to excel in an area where he feels most comfortable and where he has forged a reputation.

The Bondyn native is ready to make a comeback. He has been waiting for his chance since 19 October and he is ready to prove that his detractors are wrong to no longer believe in him. His repositioning on the left wing, his natural position, is the ideal way for him to rediscover his explosiveness and effectiveness, especially against a team like Leganés, who have been struggling in La Liga this season.

The perfect opportunity for Mbappé!

Exempted from the international break, Kylian Mbappé has taken the opportunity to build up his fitness thanks to two weeks of intense training at Valdebebas. Carlo Ancelotti has full confidence in the striker and is hoping that this will be the opportunity to put an end to the Frenchman’s drought.

‘Mbappé has worked hard and is in good shape. I’m sure he’s going to play a great game,’ Ancelotti said at his press conference, brushing aside any speculation about possible physical or mental problems. Real Madrid have no room for error against Leganés. A win would move Los Blancos closer to Barcelona and leave Atlético Madrid behind them. This clash at Butarque could well be the start of a positive spiral, provided Ancelotti’s bold choices bear fruit. Mbappé on the left wing and a convincing performance from Real Madrid in Leganés? In any case, the date is set!