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.

Kylian Mbappé continues to elevate his status in football, having recently matched Cristiano Ronaldo's historic goal tally during his debut season at Real Madrid. This past match against Leganés was pivotal, marking a significant moment in a campaign filled with potential as the club seeks to reclaim the LaLiga title.