Real Madrid 3-1 Man City (6-3 agg): Mbappe’s Hat-Trick Sends City Packing

Contents

1 Real Madrid Advance to Champions League Last 16 with Dominant Display
2 Match Summary
3 Real Madrid Player Ratings (4-4-2)
- 3.1 ⭐ Player of the Match: Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid) – 9.7/10
4 Man City Player Ratings (4-4-2)
5 Key Takeaways from the Match
6 What’s Next for Madrid?

Real Madrid Advance to Champions League Last 16 with Dominant Display

Real Madrid crushed Manchester City’s hopes of a comeback, securing a 3-1 victory at the Santiago Bernabeu and progressing to the Champions League last 16 with a 6-3 aggregate score.

A stunning hat-trick from Kylian Mbappe sealed the win for Los Blancos, while City struggled to match Madrid’s intensity. Nico Gonzalez pulled one back late for Pep Guardiola’s side, but it was too little, too late.

Match Summary

Manchester City came into this game needing a comeback after a disastrous first leg, but their nightmare continued within just four minutes, as Mbappe lobbed Ederson for an early lead.

The French superstar doubled Madrid’s advantage in the 31st minute, making the tie all but impossible for the Cityzens.

Mbappe completed his hat-trick in the second half, putting Madrid 6-2 ahead on aggregate before Nico Gonzalez scored a consolation goal for City in the dying moments.

Real Madrid now await their next opponent, which will be decided between Bayer Leverkusen and Atletico Madrid.

Real Madrid Player Ratings (4-4-2)

Player	Rating
GK: Thibaut Courtois	7.2/10
RB: Federico Valverde (c)	8.3/10
CB: Raul Asencio	7.7/10
CB: Antonio Rudiger	6.9/10
LB: Ferland Mendy	6.7/10
RM: Rodrygo	8.5/10
CM: Aurelien Tchouameni	7.6/10
CM: Dani Ceballos	7.1/10
LM: Jude Bellingham	7.2/10
ST: Vinicius Junior	7.2/10
ST: Kylian Mbappe	9.7/10 🔥
SUB: Eduardo Camavinga (78′)	6.1/10
SUB: Brahim Diaz (78′)	6.0/10
SUB: Luka Modric (83′)	N/A
SUB: David Alaba (90′)	N/A
SUB: Endrick (90′)	N/A

⭐ Player of the Match: Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid) – 9.7/10

A masterclass performance from the French superstar, scoring a hat-trick on a huge European night. His pace, finishing, and composure were simply too much for City to handle.

Man City Player Ratings (4-4-2)

Player	Rating
GK: Ederson	6.2/10
RB: Abdukodir Khusanov	6.6/10
CB: John Stones	N/A
CB: Ruben Dias (c)	6.1/10
LB: Josko Gvardiol	5.7/10
RM: Phil Foden	6.5/10
CM: Nico Gonzalez	7.3/10
CM: Ilkay Gundogan	6.9/10
LM: Bernardo Silva	6.7/10
ST: Savinho	6.2/10
ST: Omar Marmoush	6.6/10
SUB: Nathan Ake (8′)	6.2/10
SUB: James McAtee (77′)	6.1/10
SUB: Mateo Kovacic (77′)	6.1/10

Key Takeaways from the Match

1️⃣ Kylian Mbappe Owns the Big Stage

Mbappe once again delivered when it mattered most, proving why he’s one of the most lethal forwards in world football. If Madrid go all the way in this competition, this performance will be remembered as a key moment.

2️⃣ Manchester City’s European Struggles Continue

Pep Guardiola’s team has had a turbulent season, and this early Champions League exit adds to their woes. With Erling Haaland left on the bench, questions will be raised about Guardiola’s tactical decisions.

3️⃣ Madrid Look Like Title Contenders Again

Real Madrid’s Champions League DNA is unmatched, and with Mbappe, Vinicius, and Bellingham in top form, they look like serious contenders for the title once again.

What’s Next for Madrid?

Los Blancos will face either Bayer Leverkusen or Atletico Madrid in the last 16. With their attack in red-hot form, they will be favorites regardless of the opponent.

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Real Madrid 3-1 Man City (6-3 agg): Mbappe’s Hat-Trick Sends City Packing

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