Mbappé's Hat-Trick Seals Real Madrid's Victory Over Manchester City in Champions League

2025-03-02

Kylian Mbappé delivered a masterclass performance as Real Madrid secured a 3-1 victory over Manchester City in the second leg of their Champions League knockout play-off, sealing a 6-3 aggregate win. The French forward scored a stunning hat-trick, dismantling Pep Guardiola’s side at the Bernabeu and sending the reigning Premier League champions crashing out of Europe’s elite competition.

Mbappé opened the scoring inside four minutes, capitalising on a defensive slip from Ruben Dias to lob the ball over goalkeeper Ederson. He doubled Real Madrid’s lead in the 34th minute with a composed finish after outmanoeuvring Josko Gvardiol. The 25-year-old completed his hat-trick on the hour mark, skipping past Phil Foden before firing a low shot into the far corner. Manchester City managed a late consolation through Nico Gonzalez, but it was too little, too late.

Pep Guardiola admitted his side were outclassed, stating, “The best team won, so congratulations Real Madrid.” He acknowledged the difficulty of the tie after conceding two late goals in the first leg and losing John Stones to injury early in the second. Meanwhile, Carlo Ancelotti praised his team’s defensive discipline and attacking quality, particularly highlighting Mbappé’s “fantastic” contribution.

The result marks a significant setback for Manchester City, who now turn their focus to the Premier League. For Real Madrid, the victory sets up a last-16 clash against either Atletico Madrid or Bayer Leverkusen, with Mbappé’s form making them a formidable contender in the competition.

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