Kylian Mbappe has started for Real Madrid as Carlo Ancelotti's side host Atletico Madrid in the derby. Ahead of the Santiago Bernabeu showdown, Mbappe received his La Liga Player of the Month award. The Frenchman had a spectacular month in January.

After a 1-1 draw in the Madrid Derby against Atletico Madrid on Saturday, Real Madrid will maintain a slim one-point lead atop La Liga. A controversial penalty that Julian Alvarez buried for his 17th goal in all competitions in the first half was canceled out by Kylian Mbappe's first goal in this rivalry in the second half.

Kylian Mbappe's debut goal salvaged a 1-1 draw for Real Madrid against rivals Atletico Madrid, keeping them atop La Liga. Julian Alvarez's penalty gave Atletico an early lead, but Real Madrid dominated the second half.