Kylian Mbappé's Hat-Trick Powers Real Madrid's La Liga Title Charge Against Valladolid
- Kylian Mbappe appears to be getting back to his best, netting his first hattrick for his beloved club Real Madrid
- The France superstar's latest strikes guided Carlo Ancelotti's men to a comfortable 3-0 away victory over Real Valladolid on Saturday evening
- The former PSG forward would hope to continue his rich vein of form when Madrid travel to France to face Brest in the Champions League
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Kylian Mbappé delivered a sensational hat-trick to lead Real Madrid to a commanding 3-0 victory over Real Valladolid in Saturday night’s La Liga clash at Estadio José Zorrilla.
The French superstar struck once in the first half and twice in the second, taking his season tally to 21 goals for Los Blancos.

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The win sees Carlo Ancelotti's side extend their lead at the top of La Liga to four points over second-placed Atletico Madrid and a significant 10 points clear of Barcelona, who face Valencia on Sunday.
Despite Valladolid’s spirited effort, the struggling side remains at the bottom of the table with just 15 points from 21 matches.
However, they are only five points away from safety, offering a glimmer of hope in their relegation battle.
Their task was made even tougher late in the match when Mario Martín received a red card, further tipping the scales in Real Madrid’s favour.
Real Madrid’s performance, while not their most dazzling, was professional and effective, showing the kind of consistency that wins championships.
Without the flair of the injured Vinícius Júnior, the team lacked some of its usual magic but compensated with discipline and determination.
Mbappé’s h was the standout feature, as the forward’s clinical finishing underlined his importance to Ancelotti’s title-chasing squad.
This victory comes at a crucial time, with rivals Atletico Madrid dropping points earlier in the day against Villarreal and Barcelona enduring a dismal run of just one win in their last eight league matches.
Real Madrid are capitalising on their competitors’ struggles, solidifying their grip on the title race.
Mbappé’s three-goal display takes his tally to 21 goals in 31 appearances this season, including 15 in 19 La Liga games.
Despite a shaky start to the campaign, Real Madrid are hitting their stride when it matters most. With Mbappé in peak form, the reigning champions are well-positioned to retain their crown and keep their rivals at bay.
What's next?
With this victory, the Spanish giants are now four points clear of city rivals Atletico Madrid.
Meanwhile, Mbappe and his teammates will now turn their attention to Champions League action when they travel to France to lock horns against Brest.
Why Mbappe nearly declined Madrid move
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Kylian Mbappe revealed he nearly declined Real Madrid’s offer this summer to prioritise his younger brother Ethan’s future at PSG.
In an interview, the French superstar admitted to feeling guilty about how his potential move might affect Ethan’s career at the Parisian club.
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Source: YEN.com.gh