Mbappé show – hat-trick sent Manchester City packing

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Kylian Mbappé, 26, put in a magical performance as Real Madrid secured their spot in the Champions League. The French star scored a hat-trick and ensured that Manchester City had to leave the tournament.

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

Dream start for Real Madrid

After the dramatic turnaround in Manchester last week, Real Madrid had an advantage heading into the return match at Santiago Bernabéu. It didn't take long before the team set the tone for the match. In the fourth minute, Raúl Asencio sent a well-measured long ball that Mbappé coolly chipped in for a 1–0 lead. Shortly thereafter, City suffered a significant setback when central defender John Stones was forced to leave the field injured.

Class difference in the first half

Rodrygo played Mbappé in the penalty area, where he, with an elegant feint, tricked the defenders and placed the ball for a 2–0 lead. In total, Real had then moved into 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 the ball for a 3–0 lead, driving the final nail in the coffin for City's Champions League dream.

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

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

Guardiola: "Real deserved to go through"

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

– We have to accept that the best team won. Just to congratulate Real Madrid, they deserved the advancement, he tells BBC.

Bellingham suspended for the 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 drawing that will be decided on Friday.

For Mbappé, it was an evening 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.