In a dominant display at Real Valladolid, Kylian Mbappé fired home his first hat trick for Real Madrid, propelling Los Blancos to a commanding 3-0 victory. The French phenom opened the scoring on the half-hour mark before adding a second just before the hour and rounding off his treble from the penalty spot in stoppage time.
Despite his goal-scoring heroics, Mbappé remained focused on the bigger picture, emphasizing that winning the LaLiga title takes precedence over any personal accolades. “I’m happy with the hat trick, but I’m more happy with the win,” he told Real Madrid TV post-match. “It was very important to win today. After Atleti’s result, there was more pressure.”
Mbappé’s Sizzling Form Fuels Title Charge
Mbappé’s hat trick took his league tally to 15 goals this season, with 22 strikes across all competitions. The 24-year-old is in red-hot form, netting eight times in his last five appearances. This scintillating run has been crucial in Real Madrid’s title pursuit, as they now sit four points clear of second-placed Atlético Madrid.
Earlier this week, Mbappé’s attacking partners Vinícius Júnior and Rodrygo expressed their desire to help the Frenchman finish as LaLiga’s top scorer. “Rodrygo and I are going to do all that we can for Mbappé to be top scorer in every competition, because that’s why he came here,” Vinícius declared.
“That’s nice, but I could say I need to help them too. We all want the team to win. If I’m top scorer, great — I’ve done it a lot of times in my career — but winning the league is the most important thing for me.”
– Kylian Mbappé on the Pichichi race
Ancelotti Hails “Best Centre-Forward in the World”
Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti lavished praise on his star striker, labeling Mbappé “the best centre-forward in the world” following last weekend’s performance. The Italian tactician seems to have unlocked Mbappé’s full potential by deploying him in a central role.
“I said the first day here that I can play in all three positions in attack,” Mbappé explained. “My adaptation is over for sure. I feel good, with my movements, and my teammates, you can see it on the pitch.”
Eyes on the Prize
As the LaLiga title race enters its final stretch, Mbappé’s unwavering focus on collective success could prove the difference-maker for Real Madrid. With just 17 matches remaining, Los Blancos will look to their talismanic forward to continue his rich vein of form and fire them to glory.
While individual honors like the Pichichi trophy would be a fitting reward for Mbappé’s remarkable season, his sights are firmly set on a far greater prize: the LaLiga crown. As Real Madrid’s quest for a record-extending 36th league title gathers pace, Kylian Mbappé’s goals and leadership could well prove the catalyst for a triumphant campaign at the Santiago Bernabéu.
