Champions Real Madrid look to end their year on a high and keep pace with rivals Barcelona and Atletico Madrid, who meet on Saturday.

Mbappe has scored nine goals in 15 La Liga appearances and two in six Champions League games in his first season for Madrid. The Frenchman netted the opener in their 3-0 victory over Mexican side Pachuca in the Intercontinental Cup final on Wednesday.

"His adaptation period is over. He has already shown a good version of himself and could still improve," the Italian coach told reporters on Saturday.

"He has recovered well from the small injury he had. He is motivated, excited, and happy to be here. He needed that period, everyone does, but it’s over now."

The Frenchman struggled with a dip in form and adjusting to the Spanish side, but his resurgence has seen him score five goals in his last seven games for Madrid.

--Reuters--