The Real Madrid procession many projected once Kylian Mbappe's arrival was confirmed last July hasn't exactly panned out. After claiming a La Liga and Champions League double last season ...

On an individual level, it was a mixed season for Kylian Mbappé (26). It was a slow start to life at Real Madrid and he came in for plenty of criticism in his opening weeks and months at the club.

JUDE BELLINGHAM has been tipped to make a quick return to his best form – providing new boss Xabi Alonso plays him in his best position. The Real Madrid star endured a mixed season at the

New Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso is all praise for his former superstar Los Blancos teammates Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema, hailing the duo for their 'ambition'.

This opens the door for fringe players and young talents to step up in a match that remains vital to Madrid’s title ambitions.