Carlo Ancelotti: La Liga title race will be a three-team battle
MADRID, SPAIN - MARCH 29: Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid celebrates with his teammates after scoring his team's third goal during the La Liga match between Real Madrid CF and CD Leganés at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on March 29, 2025 in Madrid, Spain.
Carlo Ancelotti is under no illusions over the task facing Real Madrid in the La Liga title race.
As rivals Barcelona returned from the international break with a 3-0 midweek win over Osasuna – Los Blancos needed to react in their own comeback.
Ancelotti’s charges were forced to dig deep to secure a late 3-2 win over Leganes via a Kylian Mbappe double in the capital.
That moves Real Madrid back level with leaders Barcelona with the Catalans holding on to top spot due to a better head-to-head record.
However, Barcelona can move further ahead ...