Carlo Ancelotti is confident Kylian Mbappe will have a vital role in the second half of his debut season at Real Madrid.Mbappe moved up to 12 La Liga goals as Ancelotti’s side cruised to a 4-1 home

Carlo Ancelotti spoke to the media after Real Madrid’s 4-1 win over Las Palmas to take over top spot in the La Liga table. After the match, Ancelotti was asked about Kylian Mbappé’s performance and positioning,

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti was delighted with Kylian Mbappe's performance as the Frenchman scored twice in a 4-1 win over visitors Las Palmas on Sunday that lifted the defending champions to the top of the LaLiga standings.

Kylian Mbappe ’s first-half display and a great performance from Dani Ceballos paved the way for Real Madrid to move two points clear of Atletico Madrid — who lost 1-0 at Leganes — and seven ahead of Barcelona. And there was more good news as David Alaba returned, 399 days after his serious knee injury.