Kylian Mbappe has said he and Cristiano Ronaldo “speak frequently”, amid reports the 39-year-old could make a sensational return to the Bernabeu. Ronaldo has been linked with a shock move back to Real Madrid as he considers whether to sign a new contract at Al Nassr or seek a fresh challenge.

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said Monday superstar striker Kylian Mbappe is capable of becoming a legend at the club like all-time top goalscorer Cristiano Ronaldo."That means he will be a legend at Real Madrid,

This time, however, Ancelotti rested three starters: Valverde, Rodrygo and Vinicius Jr. In their place, he brought in less regular players, including Guler. The team looked more defensively robust by fielding five midfielders: Modric, Eduardo Camavinga, Guler, Bellingham and Brahim. But the reality is that Madrid continued to be vulnerable.