Kylian Mbappé delivered a breathtaking performance in Sunday’s El Clásico, scoring a hat trick in Real Madrid’s thrilling 4-3 loss to Barcelona. His three goals not only showcased his incredible talent but also etched his name into Real Madrid history.
Mbappé’s stunning display brought his season tally to an impressive 39 goals across all competitions. This surpasses the previous record of 37 goals set by Ivan Zamorano during the 1992-93 season, a testament to Mbappé’s prolific goal-scoring ability.
The match itself was a rollercoaster ride. Mbappé opened the scoring with a penalty in the fifth minute and followed up with a second goal just nine minutes later, giving Real Madrid an early 2-0 lead. However, Barcelona fought back fiercely, scoring four goals before halftime to take a commanding 4-2 advantage.
Despite the deficit, Mbappé wasn’t done. He completed his hat trick in the 70th minute, bringing Real Madrid within one goal. Unfortunately, a comeback proved elusive, leaving Real Madrid trailing Barcelona by seven points with three games remaining in the La Liga season.
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti praised Mbappé’s performance, highlighting the team’s attacking prowess while acknowledging defensive shortcomings. He noted that the match was closely contested, with Real Madrid having opportunities to equalize. Despite the loss, Ancelotti expressed pride in his team’s fighting spirit.
Mbappé’s remarkable season has seen him consistently find the back of the net, silencing early-season critics. He previously surpassed Cristiano Ronaldo’s 33-goal debut season record and has now added another milestone achievement to his impressive resume. His three goals against Barcelona in El Clásico also add to his already successful record against their arch-rivals.
While Mbappé’s individual brilliance is undeniable, he previously acknowledged that individual accolades would mean little without team success. Real Madrid’s season has been a mixed bag. They have celebrated victories in the UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Intercontinental Cup, but suffered defeats in the Supercopa and Copa del Rey finals, and were eliminated from the Champions League in the quarterfinals. Despite Mbappé’s record-breaking performance, the La Liga title appears likely to go to Barcelona.
