He's officially back, ladies and gents.
Kylian Mbappé delivered a spectacular performance as he netted his first-ever hat-trick for Real Madrid, leading his team to a 3-0 LaLiga victory over Real Valladolid away at the José Zorrilla Stadium on Saturday.
Watch: Mbappé hat trick vs. Real Valladolid
Mbappé opened the scoring in the 30th minute after a sublime one-two with Jude Bellingham. The quick exchange saw Mbappé glide into the box and slot the ball past Valladolid’s goalkeeper with ease, giving Madrid the lead.
The give-and-go from Mbappé and Bellingham ⚡ pic.twitter.com/abQyomejLq
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) January 25, 2025
The second goal came in the 55th minute when Brazilian winger Rodrygo provided a perfect assist. Inside the penalty area, Rodrygo’s precise delivery found Mbappé, who made no mistake in adding to his tally with a composed finish.
A BRACE FOR KYLIAN MBAPPÉ
Rodrygo finds him on the overlap for the assist pic.twitter.com/ATWGXGb1dq— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) January 25, 2025
In the dying moments of the game, Real Madrid were awarded a penalty after Bellingham was fouled in the box. Mbappé, ever the calm presence, stepped up and buried the spot-kick to complete his hat-trick and seal the three points for Los Blancos.
KYLIAN MBAPPÉ CONVERTS FROM THE SPOT TO SCORE HIS FIRST HAT TRICK FOR REAL MADRID pic.twitter.com/KeIu6BX2Gj
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) January 25, 2025
This performance marks Mbappé’s seventh goal in the last five games across all competitions, reinforcing his red-hot form. With the win, Real Madrid remains atop the La Liga standings with 49 points, four ahead of second-placed Atletico Madrid.
Mbappé's dazzling display has only increased the excitement around his future at the club, and his partnership with Bellingham and Rodrygo continues to look more and more lethal with each passing game. Real Madrid fans will undoubtedly be hoping this is the start of many more hat-tricks to come from their French star.
Kylian Mbappé Lottin pic.twitter.com/dPcwE1EIH0
— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadrid) January 25, 2025
