Kylian Mbappé delivered a stunning performance on January 25, 2025, scoring a hat trick to lead Real Madrid to a 3-0 victory against Real Valladolid in their La Liga clash at the Estadio Municipal José Zorrilla. This match marked Mbappé’s first hat trick since joining Madrid, showcasing his exceptional talent and solidifying his place in the team.

• First Goal (30th Minute): Mbappé opened the scoring after a brilliant one-two with Jude Bellingham, curling the ball past Valladolid’s goalkeeper Karl Hein to give Madrid a 1-0 lead.
• Second Goal (57th Minute): He doubled the advantage with another impressive finish, receiving a pass from Rodrygo during a swift counterattack and slotting it into the bottom corner.
• Third Goal (90+1 Minute): The hat trick was completed with a penalty kick awarded after Mario Martin of Valladolid received a second yellow card for fouling Bellingham in the box. Mbappé confidently converted the penalty, sealing the match at 3-0.

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This victory not only highlighted Mbappé’s growing impact at Real Madrid but also helped the team maintain its position at the top of the La Liga table, now four points clear of second-placed Atlético Madrid. Real Madrid has now secured four wins in their last five league matches, improving their record to 15 wins, 4 draws, and 2 losses for a total of 49 points from 21 matches

Key Statistics:

• Possession: Real Madrid dominated with 69% compared to Valladolid’s 31%.
• Shots: Madrid took 20 shots (4 on target) while Valladolid managed only 6 shots (2 on target).
• Disciplinary Action: Valladolid ended the match with ten men after Mario Martin’s dismissal late in the game236.

Mbappé’s performance is particularly noteworthy as he has now scored 22 goals in his first season with Los Blancos, putting him in elite company among club legends like Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema. This match not only marks a significant personal achievement for Mbappé but also reinforces Real Madrid’s title ambitions as they look ahead to their upcoming fixtures, including a Champions League match against Brest.