Real Madrid Eye Barcelona as Title Race Heats Up
We’ll tell you where the Merengues left off before the October FIFA break.
The Merengues are looking to maintain their unbeaten streak in LaLiga for over a year and secure their second win of the season in the Champions League.
Real Madrid visits Celta this Saturday, aiming to reduce the three-point gap that separates them from FC Barcelona in the LaLiga standings. This match against Celta is crucial for Carlo Ancelotti's team, as a victory would ensure they head into "El Clásico" with a chance to take the lead.
Following their trip to Vigo, Real Madrid faces an even bigger challenge: a showdown against Borussia Dortmund in the UEFA Champions League, the same team they faced in last season's final. Ancelotti's squad knows that a win against the German side would be a significant step towards qualification for the next round.
After their Champions League commitment, Real Madrid will need to refocus on the Spanish league, where they will face their arch-rivals, Barcelona, in "El Clásico." Kylian Mbappé will be looking to be one of the standout players after an impressive month, having been named the best player of September for the Blancos, thanks to his six goals and one assist across LaLiga and the Champions League.
The Merengues are currently second in LaLiga with 21 points, from six wins and three draws, while in the Champions League, they sit in 17th place with one victory and a defeat from their visit to Lille in the second round of the competition.