Mbappé hailed in a Real Madrid ready for the battle of Liverpool

Real Madrid wakes up at the right time, just before a perilous trip to Liverpool in the Champions League. Victorious over Leganés away (0-3), the Merengues were reassured by a solid match on all areas of the field. Kylian Mbappé scored, the Bellingham show reappeared and Valverde's armband already fit him like a glove.

«This is Real Madrid» title this morning AS on the front page of his newspaper. A Real “who is ready for Anfield» titre Markwith Federico Valverde in the foreground, celebrating his new goal from a free kick. A newfound confidence for the Madrid club which seemed out of breath before the break with two defeats in the last three matches. A “50/50” formula put in place by Carlo Ancelotti which echoes the placements of the stars on the pitch on Sunday evening.

Mbappé’s “class” left its mark on the Leganés captain

The French striker, scoring for the first time since mid-October, was one of the great attractions of the match and obtained the prestigious title of man of the match. Placed on the left side of the attack, Mbappé looked much more comfortable and dangerous in a position that made him famous early in his Monaco career. As for his opponents, the match was a real crux as evidenced by the captain of Leganés, Sergio Gonzalez.

«We tried to cover Mbappé's spaces because we knew he was very dangerous in these situations. I want to highlight her attitude because she is very good“, declared the defender of the last winner of LaLiga.2. “He is an example for a lot of kids watching, he had a great attitude and gestures with us. There are players who are not an example on the pitch and Mbappé was one. concluded the captain of Legionnaires.

A confidence that comes at the right time, therefore for Real Madrid, who will face Liverpool on Wednesday, in their Anflied lair. The Reds who have been in steamroller mode since the start of the season and who are still the only team to have won all their C1 matches.