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Carlo Ancelotti has defended Kylian Mbappé's form after the star forward disappointed in Real Madrid's 2-1 Champions League win over Atlético Madrid in midweek, saying the France captain's form will waver over the course of a season.

French superstar Kylian Mbappe's "ups and downs" are to be expected because of Real Madrid's demanding season and the nature of players of his quality, said coach Carlo Ancelotti on Saturday. "In such a demanding season (inconsistency) is quite normal,

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti labelled Kylian Mbappe's inconsistency as "genetic" and warned that Los Blancos must accept the forward's "ups and downs".

Carlo Ancelotti labelled Kylian Mbappe's inconsistency as "genetic" and warned that Real Madrid must accept the forward's "ups and downs".