Carlo Ancelotti hopes that Real Madrid’s win over Atalanta will help his team push for a top eight finish in the Champions League and direct passage for the last 16. Reigning European champions Madrid came through a tough battle in Bergamo to beat Serie A leaders Atalanta 3-2 with goals from Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham and get their title defence back on track.

Madrid three points away