Kylian Mbappé showcased his brilliance yet again, delivering his first hat-trick for Real Madrid as they cruised to a 3-0 victory over Real Valladolid at the José Zorrilla Stadium. The French forward, who had already impressed with goals in recent matches against Las Palmas, Celta Vigo, and Salzburg, raised his game to another level on Saturday night.
Despite the absence of star winger Vinícius Júnior due to suspension, Real Madrid showed no signs of weakness. Mbappé opened the scoring in the 30th minute, coolly finishing a precise pass from Jude Bellingham. Valladolid pushed back, testing Thibaut Courtois twice early on, but the goalkeeper stood firm, keeping the home side at bay.
The second half saw Real Madrid tighten their grip on the match. In the 57th minute, Rodrigo unselfishly set up Mbappé for his second goal. The Frenchman could have completed his hat-trick in the 67th minute but narrowly missed the target. However, his moment came in injury time when a foul on Bellingham earned Real a penalty. Mbappé stepped up and calmly converted, sealing his 15th league goal of the season.
With this victory, Real Madrid solidified their position at the top of La Liga, extending their lead over Atlético Madrid to four points. Mbappé’s hat-trick not only secured the win but also marked a milestone in his Real Madrid career, making it a night to remember for the star forward.
