Mbappé makes multiple history with hat-trick against Man City

Kylian Mbappé dashed into the Champions League history books with a sensational hat-trick as Real Madrid cruised to a 3-0 victory over Manchester City, securing a 6-2 aggregate win and a place in the last 16. The French forward’s remarkable performance saw him reach several milestones, solidifying his status as one of the game’s most exciting talents.

A Night of Records

Mbappé’s hat-trick was a historic one, as he achieved several impressive feats:

• 500 Career Goal Contributions: He became the youngest player in history to reach 500 goal contributions (goals and assists) at just 26 years old.
• Knockout Stage Hat-tricks: He joined Lionel Messi, Karim Benzema, and Robert Lewandowski as one of only four players with multiple hat-tricks in the Champions League knockout stages. Cristiano Ronaldo leads the way with four.
• Guardiola’s Nemesis: He became the first player to score a Champions League knockout round hat-trick against a team managed by Pep Guardiola.
• Knockout Stage Goalscorer: No player has scored more goals (23) in the knockout stages of the Champions League since 2016/17 than Mbappé.

Mbappé’s Performance

Mbappé’s first goal came in the 14th minute, as he latched onto a through ball from Dani Carvajal and calmly slotted the ball past Ederson. He then doubled Real Madrid’s lead in the 34th minute, showcasing his exceptional dribbling skills and composure to beat Ederson from close range.

The 26-year-old completed his hat-trick just after the hour mark, firing a low shot into the bottom corner to put the tie beyond Manchester City’s reach.

Mbappé’s performance was a testament to his exceptional talent and his ability to perform on the biggest stage. He was a constant threat to the Manchester City defense, tormenting them with his pace, dribbling skills, and clinical finishing.

“This was a perfect night,” Mbappe said after the game. “We wanted to win and this was how to do it. We gave everything in front of our home fans and we won because we produced a great performance against City, who are always difficult to play.”

Real Madrid’s victory over Manchester City sees them progress to the last 16 of the Champions League, where they will be aiming to defend their title.⁸ With Mbappé in top form, they will be confident of their chances of securing another European crown.