Ancelotti Predicts Thrilling La Liga Title Race

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti believes the La Liga title race will be a thrilling and closely contested battle, with Atletico Madrid a major contender.

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has issued a warning to the team's LaLiga rivals, stating that Kylian Mbappe has now fully settled into his new surroundings. The highly-touted French striker, 26, made the high-profile switch from Paris Saint-Germain to Real Madrid over the summer.

Despite experiencing an inconsistent start to his Real Madrid career, Mbappe has still showcased glimpses of the exceptional skill and talent that have earned him a reputation as one of the world's top players. Ancelotti's assertion suggests that Mbappe is now poised to reach new heights and consistently deliver dominant performances for Real Madrid.

Kylian Mbappe has made a solid start to his Real Madrid career, scoring 13 goals in 23 games across all competitions. Manager Carlo Ancelotti is confident that Mbappe will continue to excel, stating, “I think this adaptation period is over, now he's shown a good version of himself, he can still improve, but in the last games he's been good, he's over the little injury he had.”

Ancelotti also highlighted Mbappe's renewed motivation and enthusiasm, saying, “He's more motivated, more excited, happy to be here. His (adaptation) period, which he obviously needed, because everyone needs it, is over.” Mbappe's return to action was marked by a goal in Real Madrid's midweek victory over Pachuca in the Intercontinental Cup, a win that came after he had overcome a thigh injury.

Despite facing various off-field challenges and adapting to a new team dynamic alongside star players like Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham, Mbappe appears to have settled into his new surroundings. Ancelotti's positive assessment suggests that the French forward is now poised to make an even greater impact for Real Madrid.

“Where does Mbappe have to improve? Just in consistency,” continued Ancelotti.

“Trying to make moves that only he can make, as often as possible.

“I don't ask him to be too involved in the build-up, because (of his) characteristics... and after he breaks loose, to put the ball away.”

A thrilling weekend of La Liga action is in store, with joint leaders Barcelona and Atletico Madrid set to clash on Saturday. Meanwhile, third-place Real Madrid will host Sevilla at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday. Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has weighed in on the title race, predicting a fiercely contested battle for the championship.

Ancelotti believes that this season's La Liga title race will be one of the most competitive in recent years. “It will be a league that will be battled for much more than those in recent years,” he noted. Atletico Madrid, in particular, has caught Ancelotti's attention, and he expects them to be a major contender. “Atletico have everything they need to fight for it, and they will do that,” he said. Ancelotti anticipates a thrilling title race, suggesting that it may be won with fewer than 90 points. “It will be a very entertaining title race,” he added.