European champions Read Madrid are very close to hitting their best form, manager Carlo Ancelotti said ahead of Wednesday's Champions League clash at French side Brest.

When Lille lost its opening Champions League match in September, only a few bold gamblers would have bet on the Ligue 1 side to qualify for the last 16 of European club soccer's elite tournament. But the northern France side defied all the odds and concluded the league phase campaign of the competition with a 6-1 thrashing of Feyenoord on Wednesday.

As Real Madrid gear up to face Brest in the UEFA Champions League, much of the attention will undoubtedly be on star forward Kylian Mbappe. His presence on the pitch is a concern for Brest fans, and

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Brest are 13th and a point above Real, eyeing a famous win that would leave them in the mix for a top-eight finish. TV channel: The game will be broadcast on TNT Sports 6. Kick-off is scheduled for 8pm GMT. Live stream: Subscribers will be able to watch on a live stream via the Discovery+ app.

Ancelotti also praised on France forward Kylian Mbappe, who has scored 21 goals in 31 games across all competitions since moving to Madrid, including three goals and an assist in the Champions League

When Lille lost its opening Champions League match in September, only a few bold gamblers would have bet on the Ligue 1 side to qualify for the last 16 of European club soccer's elite tournament.

Ligue 1 has trolled Cristiano Ronaldo, on the back of his recent comments about the division, after seeing four clubs enjoy Champions League progress.

French side Brest have making wave through the 2024-25 season, rising from recent obscurity and becoming a tricky out for some of the world's biggest clubs.

Now safely in the Champions League playoff spots, Real Madrid look to secure an improved standing in the bracket as they wrap up the league phase with a trip to French side Brest.