Mbappe Hat-trick Sends Real Madrid Past Man City In Ucl

Kylian Mbappe delivered a sensational hat-trick as Champions League holders Real Madrid eased past Manchester City with a 3-1 victory on Wednesday, securing their place in the last 16 with a commanding 6-3 aggregate triumph.

Pep Guardiola's side, missing key striker Erling Haaland, struggled to impose themselves at the Santiago Bernabeu and only managed a late consolation goal through Nico Gonzalez in stoppage time.

Mbappe wasted no time stamping his authority on the match, lobbing Ederson in the fourth minute after shrugging off Ruben Dias. The French star doubled Madrid's lead before halftime with a clinical finish after a slick move involving Jude Bellingham, Vinicius Junior, and Rodrygo.

The 26-year-old completed his treble in the second half, driving a low shot past Ederson from the edge of the box, taking his tally to seven goals in the tournament this season.

We wanted to win and go through because, for us, it was logical that Real Madrid would be in the last 16, Mbappe told Movistar. The forward, who has now scored 28 times this season, added: Making my dream come true is one thing, but I want to play well here, mark an era, and make history at Real Madrid.