Real Madrid are a much better team than they were a month ago but must be wary of a "quality" Pachuca side, manager Carlo Ancelotti said on the eve of Wednesday's FIFA Intercontinental Cup final against the Mexican outfit.

Real Madrid meets Mexican club Pachuca in the final of the watered-down Intercontinental Cup on Wednesday with Kylian Mbappé expected to be available to play for the Spanish powerhouse after nursing a left-thigh injury.

Real Madrid is set to face Pachuca in the 2024 Intercontinental Cup final, and coach Carlo Ancelotti shared his thoughts on Kylian Mbappé's form and the team's overall level. Real Madrid will pause their La Liga campaign to travel to Doha,