Kylian Mbappe has started for Real Madrid as Carlo Ancelotti's side host Atletico Madrid in the derby. Ahead of the Santiago Bernabeu showdown, Mbappe received his La Liga Player of the Month award. The Frenchman had a spectacular month in January.

Real Madrid played out a 1-1 draw against Atletico Madrid in the Spanish La Liga on Saturday after Kylian Mbappe scored the equaliser. Julian Alvarez had scored a controversial penalty for Atletico in the first half.

Real Madrid were furious after their controversial 1-0 defeat to Espanyol, and that has set off a chain of events in recent weeks. Club officials, including RMTV, were furious at

Kylian Mbappe is thriving at Real Madrid, finding the back of the net with ease in both La Liga and the Champions League, leading the charge for the Blancos with his goal-scoring prowess.