Kylian Mbappé scored his first hat-trick for Real Madrid in a commanding 3-0 victory over Real Valladolid, extending Madrid’s lead at the top of La Liga to four points on Saturday. The France captain, who has been finding his rhythm after a challenging start following his move from Paris Saint-Germain, now has back-to-back multi-goal matches, solidifying Madrid’s position as title contenders.
The match was a clear mismatch, with bottom-placed Valladolid offering little resistance. Thibaut Courtois was called into action early, but Madrid soon took control. Mbappé opened the scoring in the 30th minute, curling a precise shot into the far corner after a slick team move and a pinpoint cross from Jude Bellingham.
After halftime, Mbappé doubled the lead, finishing off a counterattack sparked by Federico Valverde. He received a pass from Rodrygo, cut inside, and fired a low strike into the bottom corner. This marked his fourth consecutive game with a goal in all competitions, bringing his La Liga tally to 15—just one behind Barcelona’s Robert Lewandowski.
In added time, Mbappé completed his hat-trick from the penalty spot after Valladolid loanee Mario Martín fouled Bellingham, earning a second yellow card and reducing his team to ten men. Mbappé coolly sent goalkeeper Karl Hein the wrong way to seal the win.
Madrid’s victory, combined with Atletico Madrid’s earlier 1-1 draw with Villarreal, extended their lead at the top, with Barcelona trailing by ten points before their Sunday clash with Valencia.
Vinícius Júnior’s absence due to suspension was hardly felt, as Mbappé’s brilliance carried Madrid to their fourth straight league win. Attention now shifts to the Champions League, where Carlo Ancelotti’s side faces Brest on Wednesday, needing a win to boost their knockout stage hopes.
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- https://www.marca.com/en/2025/01/25/67956263268e3e0f588b4571
- htmlhttps://www.bbc.com/sport/football/live/cq6g7zgm00mt?page=2
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