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.

Team news for Real Madrid vs Pachuca in the Intercontinental Cup final sees Kylian Mbappé make the squad and Vinícius Júnior competing to start for Carlo Ancelotti.