Reflecting on his contribution to Real Madrid’s success, Mbappé expressed his delight but was far from surprised by his team’s display.
When you play at Real Madrid, you expect anything.
We knew it would be a great match against a very high-level team, the best in England in recent years, he told Canal+.
We had to give our all at home, and that’s what we did.
We started the match well, with intensity, play, and efficiency, he added.
When asked about his standout moment of the night, the forward pointed to his final goal as his personal favorite.
My favorite goal? The third, because it was with my left foot (laughs). But all three are beautiful, each in a different register, he said.
Madrid’s dominance secures quarter-final spot
Having held a narrow 3-2 advantage from the first leg in Manchester, Real Madrid entered the return fixture with a clear objective—to impose their attacking prowess and capitalize on home advantage.
Mbappé wasted no time in making an impact, opening the scoring early in the first half.
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He then doubled Madrid’s lead with a clinical finish before completing his hat-trick in emphatic fashion.
City, despite their efforts, struggled to contain Madrid’s relentless attack and could only manage a late consolation goal.
The result sees Real Madrid advance to the quarter-finals as they continue their pursuit of yet another European title.
For Mbappé, his performance reinforced his reputation as one of the world’s most decisive players on the biggest stage.
As the competition progresses, Madrid will look to build on this statement victory, with their star forward playing a pivotal role in their Champions League ambitions.
