A few years ago, Carlo Ancelotti managed a superb Real Madrid front three of Karim Benzema, Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale, in his first stint as Madrid boss back in 2013.

Real Madrid’s current front three is made up of Benzema, Vinicius Jr and Rodrygo.

Madrid’s front three impressed against Almeria, contributing all four goals, and Ancelotti was asked how they compare to the club’s legendary trio of Benzema, Gareth Bale and Cristiano Ronaldo.

“It’s a good question,” Ancelotti said.

“They’re similar in efficiency and quality. They have different characteristics, they’re different but they’re similar in efficiency. The 2014 trio was very dangerous and this trio is very dangerous.”