Kylian Mbappé delivered a stellar performance by scoring his first hat-trick for Real Madrid in their 3-0 victory over Real Valladolid on January 25, 2025. This win solidified Real Madrid’s position at the top of the La Liga standings, extending their lead to four points over Atlético Madrid.
Match Highlights:
- Opening Goal: Mbappé initiated the scoring in the 30th minute, executing a one-two with Jude Bellingham before finding the net.
- Second Goal: In the 56th minute, he doubled the lead with a low strike, assisted by Rodrygo.
- Hat-Trick Completion: Mbappé secured his hat-trick in injury time by converting a penalty, awarded after Mario Martin was sent off for a foul on Bellingham.
This hat-trick brings Mbappé’s tally to 15 La Liga goals this season, placing him just one goal behind Barcelona’s Robert Lewandowski in the race for the Pichichi Trophy.
Reflecting on his achievement, Mbappé emphasized the team’s objectives over individual accolades, stating that winning the league title holds more significance for him than personal milestones.