Kylian Mbappé showcased an impressive performance by scoring a hat-trick as Real Madrid triumphed over Kairat Almaty with a commanding 5-0 victory in the Champions League. This match took place on Tuesday and marked a significant rebound for Xabi Alonso’s team after their recent 5-2 defeat to Atlético Madrid in La Liga.
Match Highlights
Kairat Almaty, making their Champions League debut, initially threatened with a few opportunities. However, Real Madrid quickly took control of the game. The first breakthrough came when Franco Mastantu was fouled by 18-year-old goalkeeper Sherhan Kalmurza, resulting in a penalty which Mbappé converted.
Following the halftime break, Mbappé doubled the lead with an exquisite goal. He capitalized on a kick from Thibaut Courtois, outrunning the Kairat defense before chipping the ball over the advancing goalkeeper. The French forward completed his hat-trick in the 73rd minute with a powerful shot from the edge of the penalty area into the top corner, assisted by Rodrygo.
Team Contributions
- Eduardo Camavinga scored the fourth goal with a header, set up by Rodrygo.
- Brahim Díaz rounded off the scoring in stoppage time with a close-range finish.
Mbappé’s Reflection
After the match, Mbappé emphasized the importance of learning from past mistakes. He stated, “We must never forget what happened on Saturday. My job is to help the team, and I always want to score more goals.”
Other Champions League Matches
In other match action, Bayern Munich defeated Pafos 5-1, with Harry Kane scoring twice to extend his stellar season tally. Bayern’s Raphaël Guerreiro and Nicolas Jackson contributed to the scoreline, while Mislav Orsic netted a consolation goal for the hosts.
Inter won comfortably against Slavia Prague with a score of 3-0, highlighted by two goals from Lautaro Martínez. Atlético Madrid secured their first Champions League victory of the season, defeating Eintracht Frankfurt 5-1 with Antoine Griezmann reaching his 200th goal for the club.
Marseille enjoyed a dominant 4-0 win over Ajax, driven by Igor Paixão’s early double and contributions from Mason Greenwood and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
This performance by Real Madrid solidifies their position in the Champions League and sets a positive tone for their upcoming fixtures.
