Real Madrid Plot 16th Champions League Triumph; Kylian Mbappe Would Make Europe’s Best Even Better

Real Madrid Plot 16th Champions League Triumph; Kylian Mbappe Would Make Europe’s Best Even Better
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti celebrates after winning the Champions League final in London on June 1, 2024. Mike Egerton/PA via AP
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LONDON—Real Madrid had barely begun celebrating a record-extending 15th Champions League title when coach Carlo Ancelotti started to plot a 16th.

The all-time kings of Europe have no intention of releasing their grip on the trophy—and by the start of next season, the best are likely to be even better.