Ramos has said that he will motivate Mbappe, who is the La Liga top scorer, to perform well in the match. He often speaks with Mbappe and values his opinion, considering him to be at the top level.

Real Madrid has not beaten Barcelona since a 3-2 home victory 18 months ago, but with Mbappe on a scoring run, he could be the key to their success this weekend.

Real Madrid's manager, Xabi Alonso, has praised Mbappe's contribution to the team's success, highlighting his ability to control games and influence his teammates with and without the ball.

Alonso has also acknowledged Mbappe's intelligence and analytical approach to the game, which has contributed to his impressive performance this season.