The arrival of Kylian Mbappé further strengthened the attacking options and has added a huge weight to the Bernabéu wage bill.

Kylian Mbappé has scored his first Champions League goal with Real Madrid as he resumed his quest to win a European title.

Kylian Mbappé said he believes he "can do more" despite scoring five goals in seven games since joining Real Madrid this summer, while teammate Jude Bellingham added he thinks the reigning LaLiga champions "can improve.

As Kylian Mbappe faces a new challenge at Real Madrid, Spanish football expert Guillem Balague examines the hurdles he is facing for club and country.

Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr and Kylian Mbappe converted second-half penalties to give the champions a hard-fought 2-0 win at Real Sociedad in LaLiga on Saturday.

Real Madrid made Kylian Mbappe their highest-paid player this summer when they signed him on a free from Paris Saint-Germain, although he still took a major pay cut from his wages in France. However

Kylian Mbappe’s arrival at Real Madrid has reportedly earned Jude Bellingham and Vinicius Junior a €5 million (£4m/$6m) wage increase apiece.

Jude Bellingham has reportedly been handed a salary increase to ensure his Real Madrid wage is the same as summer signing Kylian Mbappe. Bellingham , 21, joined Los Blancos from Borussia Dortmund last year and he enjoyed a fantastic debut season at the club,