The Frenchman scored his first hat-trick in a Real Madrid shirt as his form continues to improve for the Laliga Giants.
January 25, 2025, will forever be etched in Kylian Mbappé's memory as the day he scored his first hat-trick in a Real Madrid jersey.
The French forward is in unstoppable form and caps off a stellar January by closing the gap on Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski in the race for the Pichichi. With his performance, Real Madrid now have a 10-point lead over Julian Nagelsmann's Barcelona, who face Valencia tomorrow.
Mbappé found the back of the net in the 30th, 57th and 91st minutes to score all three goals in Real Madrid's 3-0 win over Valladolid at the Estadio José Zorrilla. The dominant display confirmed Los Blancos' intention to remain the kings of Spanish football.
Since their stumble against Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup, Madrid have been ruthless in all competitions – Laliga EA Sports, Copa del Rey and the UEFA Champions League – with Mbappe leading the charge.
Who is the top scorer in Laliga?
Lewandowski remains the top scorer of the 2024/25 season with 16 goals in 19 games, but his lead is no longer safe. Mbappé's hat-trick confirms his best form since joining Real Madrid and brings him within one goal of the Polish striker:
The Pichichi race is heating up as Lewandowski gets the chance to extend his lead when Barca take on Valencia this Sunday. Meanwhile, for a second successive matchday, Atlético Madrid presents an opportunity for Barcelona to close the gap in the title race.
Mbappe's remarkable season
Mbappe has now scored 22 goals this season, including 15 in Laliga and eight in his last five appearances for Real Madrid. At just 26 years old, and after a slow start, the French striker is ready to make a big impact in Madrid's upcoming Champions League and Copa del Rey matches, further cementing his status as one of the world's best is strengthened.
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