Mbappé show - hat-trick sends Manchester City out

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Kylian Mbappé, 26, delivered a magical performance as Real Madrid secured their spot in the Champions League. The French star scored a hat-trick, ensuring Manchester City was knocked out of the tournament.

– I want to make history with Real Madrid, says Mbappé.

Dream Start for Real Madrid

After last week's dramatic turnaround in Manchester, Real Madrid had an advantage going into the second leg at Santiago Bernabéu. It didn't take long for the team to set the tone for the match. In the fourth minute, Raúl Asencio sent a well-measured long ball that Mbappé coolly chipped in for 1–0. Shortly after, City suffered a heavy blow when central defender John Stones was forced to leave the pitch injured.

Class Difference in the First Half

Rodrygo set up Mbappé in the penalty area, where he, with an elegant feint shot, fooled the defenders and placed the ball for 2–0. In total, Real had then taken a 5–2 lead in the double encounter.

– There was a class difference in the first half, we have to be honest about that, stated Viaplay's expert Jonas Olsson.

Hat-trick and Advancement

In the 61st minute, Mbappé completed his hat-trick. After cutting in from the right, he coolly placed it for 3–0, putting the final nail in the coffin for City's Champions League dream.

– He is an amazing player. The world already knows that, but he proves it time and again. Moreover, he's a great person, says teammate Jude Bellingham in Viaplay's broadcast.

City scored a consolation goal through Nico Gonzalez in the closing minutes, but that was as close as they got. The match ended 6–3 on aggregate, and Real Madrid moved on to the round of 16.

Guardiola: "Real Deserved to Go Through"

Erling Haaland, who has been struggling with injuries, sat on the bench for the entire match. Afterwards, City-coach Pep Guardiola was honest in his analysis.

– We have to accept that the better team won. Just congratulate Real Madrid, they deserved to advance, he says to BBC.

Bellingham Suspended for Next Match

Jude Bellingham received a yellow card and will therefore miss the next Champions League match. Real Madrid will face either Atlético Madrid or Bayer Leverkusen in the round of 16 – a draw that will be decided on Friday.

For Mbappé, it was a night to remember.

– I want to play well here and make my mark on the season. The adaptation period is over, now it's time to show my qualities, he says.