Better than Kaka? Jude Bellingham compared to Brazilian superstar by Carlo Ancelotti ahead of Real Madrid's Champions League tie

Ancelotti has been comparing AC Milan and Real Madrid star Kaka to current Los Blancos hero Jude Bellingham ahead of his team's Champions League tie with Union Berlin. The Italian has spoken about working with both players and claimed that the England international is better 'without the ball' than the legendary Brazilian.

Speaking to reporters, Ancelotti said, "Kaka got into the box a lot with the ball. He didn't have as much quality to get there without the ball, like Bellingham. We play without a fixed nine and in the box there is more space to finish. With Kaka the system was different, but in general, Kaka was very good on the ball and Bellingham's movement off the ball is very effective."

The former Brazil star played under the tutelage of the Italian manager for six years at AC Milan before the duo left the club in 2009. Together in Milan, they won multiple trophies including Serie A and Champions League titles. In 2009, Kaka headed to Real Madrid while Ancelotti joined Chelsea.

The Spanish giants will be next seen in action in the Champions League on Wednesday as they take on RB Leipzig in the second leg of their round of 16 fixture.