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Will Real Madrid finally get Mbappe?
Victory last night means Real Madrid have reached the halfway stage of La Liga as league leaders on goal difference.
But in terms of stability, resources and recruitment they look miles ahead of everyone else in Spain - and most clubs across Europe.
So with the future of manager Carlo Ancelotti secured, overseeing a clutch of talented youngsters in their redeveloped iconic stadium what, if anything, do they need to do to improve? Apart from adding Kylian Mbappe...
Adam Leventhal is joined by The Athletic's La Liga writer Dermot Corrigan and Junior Spain Editor Tomas Hill Lopez-Menchero to discuss Madrid's season so far as well as analyse the ongoing chase to sign Mbappe.
Produced by Guy Clarke
Additional Production by Jay Beale
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
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