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Mbappé’s Hat-Trick Stuns Man City as Real Madrid March Into Champions League Last 16

Kylian Mbappé delivered a Champions League masterclass, netting a stunning hat-trick to power Real Madrid past Manchester City with a 3-1 victory (6-3 on aggregate). The reigning champions wasted no time, with Mbappé striking in just the fourth minute before adding two more in the 33rd and 61st minutes—sealing City’s fate in ruthless fashion.

Despite a late consolation goal from Nico Gonzalez, Pep Guardiola’s side had no answers against a dominant Real Madrid, who reminded the world why they’ve won this competition a record 15 times.

“A perfect night for the team,” Mbappé said. “For us, it was only logical that Real Madrid reached the next round.”

Elsewhere, Borussia Dortmund edged past Sporting 3-0 on aggregate despite a lackluster 0-0 draw at home. PSG ran riot with a record-breaking 7-0 demolition of Brest, winning their tie 10-0. Meanwhile, PSV Eindhoven stunned Juventus with a dramatic 3-1 extra-time win, overturning a first-leg deficit to advance 4-3 on aggregate.

With the knockout rounds shaping up, one thing is clear—Real Madrid and Mbappé are only just getting started.

Who’s Next? Champions League Last 16 Battles Take Shape.

Real Madrid’s next challenge will be a fierce one as they prepare to face either city rivals Atletico Madrid or Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen in the last 16, with the draw set for Friday.

Meanwhile, Borussia Dortmund will go head-to-head with either Lille or Aston Villa, while PSG brace for a showdown against European giants Liverpool or Barcelona. PSV Eindhoven will take on Arsenal or the last remaining Italian contender, Inter Milan.

With heavyweight clashes on the horizon, the road to Champions League glory is only getting more intense!

Mbappé Leads Real Madrid’s Masterclass as City Crumble at the Bernabéu.

Real Madrid sealed their place in the Champions League last 16 in emphatic fashion, dismantling Manchester City 3-1 (6-3 on aggregate) at a roaring Santiago Bernabéu. With Erling Haaland benched, City struggled to contain Kylian Mbappé, who delivered a breathtaking hat-trick to put the game beyond doubt.

It took just four minutes for Mbappé to strike, lofting a stunning lob over Ederson after a pinpoint long ball from Raul Asencio. He doubled the lead in the 33rd minute, turning a defender inside out before smashing home off a Rodrygo assist. Despite colliding with Ederson, the French superstar shook it off and completed his hat-trick in the 61st minute, curling a precise shot into the far corner for his seventh goal of the competition.

City’s Nico Gonzalez grabbed a consolation goal in stoppage time, but it was far too late to trouble Carlo Ancelotti’s relentless side. Just like last season’s semi-finals, Real Madrid proved their dominance over City once again.

Mbappé, now fully settled in his new home, made his ambitions crystal clear. With performances like this, he’s well on his way.

I want to write history with Real! – Mbappe

Dortmund, PSG, and PSV Secure Thrilling Champions League Knockout Spots.

Dortmund Scrape Through
Borussia Dortmund’s goalless draw against Sporting wasn’t pretty, but it was enough to secure their place in the last 16. Serhou Guirassy had a golden chance from the penalty spot in the 58th minute, but his effort was too tame, allowing Rui Silva to save. Giovanni Reyna hit the post, and Emre Can thought he had scored, only for VAR to rule him offside by inches. Despite an unconvincing display, Dortmund march on.

PSG Run Riot After Early Scare
Paris Saint-Germain overcame an early shock when Mathias Pereira Lage threatened to stun them. But once Bradley Barcola fired home in the 20th minute, it was all one-way traffic. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia doubled the lead before halftime, and the floodgates opened as Vitinha, Desire Doue, Nuno Mendes, Gonçalo Ramos, and Senny Mayulu completed a crushing 7-0 victory—PSG’s biggest-ever win in the Champions League.

PSV Stun Juventus in Extra Time Thriller
PSV Eindhoven pulled off a dramatic comeback to knock out Juventus in a 4-3 aggregate victory. Ivan Perisic volleyed in a stunning equalizer in the 52nd minute, but Juve responded through Timothy Weah in the 63rd. Ismael Saibari forced extra time with a 74th-minute strike, and in the 98th minute, Ryan Flamingo sparked wild celebrations with the winner in a goalmouth scramble.

With these teams advancing, the road to Champions League glory is heating up! 🔥

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