Mbappe Scores Hat-Trick As Real Madrid Triumphs Over Manchester City

Real Madrid emerged victorious with a stunning 3-1 win at the Santiago Bernabéu, securing a place in the last 16 with an emphatic 6-3 aggregate scoreline.

The star of the night was undoubtedly Kylian Mbappé, whose remarkable hat-trick displayed his immense talent.

Confident Start

From the start, the atmosphere in the Bernabéu was electric.

The home crowd, well aware of their team’s historical capacity in the Champions League, was buoyed by the knowledge that Real Madrid had progressed in 37 of their previous 39 ties after winning the first leg away from home.

It took just four minutes for that confidence to translate into action. Raúl Asencio delivered a long ball that was misjudged by Manchester City’s Rúben Dias, allowing Mbappé to capitalize on the mistake. With a deft touch, he lifted the ball over the oncoming Ederson, sending it to the back of the net.

Mbappé’s Brilliance

Mbappé’s early goal set the tone for the match. The French forward, who has been in sensational form, showed his skills again when he doubled the lead in the 33rd minute.

Vinícius Júnior’s clever pass found Rodrygo, who flicked it on to Mbappé. In a moment of pure brilliance, Mbappé sent Joško Gvardiol sprawling with a deft touch before firing the ball past Ederson at his near post.

Dominance in the Second Half

As the second half commenced, City struggled to find their rhythm. Real Madrid maintained total control, dictating the pace of the game.

Mbappé completed his hat-trick in style, cutting inside Phil Foden and curling a left-footed shot from the edge of the area into the net. This goal marked Mbappé’s 21st career hat-trick, a testament to his exceptional talent and importance to the team.

Despite a slight resurgence from City, who managed to create a few chances, it was clear that Madrid was the more dangerous side. Vinícius tested Ederson with a curling effort, and the home side continued to threaten the City goal.

The match seemed to be drifting towards a comfortable conclusion for Madrid, but City managed to score a consolation goal in stoppage time. Omar Marmoush‘s free-kick struck the bar and rebounded perfectly for Nico González to tap in, but by then, the damage had been done.

Looking Ahead

This victory marked a significant achievement for Real Madrid, who have now defeated Manchester City in the knockout stages for the third time in four seasons.

The last two winners of the Champions League meeting at this stage were unexpected, but Madrid’s experience and quality shone through. As they look to defend their title, the road ahead promises to be challenging, with either Atlético Madrid or Bayer Leverkusen awaiting them in the next round.