Real Madrid delivered a statement performance to eliminate Manchester City from the Champions League, with Kylian Mbappe stealing the show. The French forward’s hat-trick proved too much for Pep Guardiola’s side, who struggled to contain Madrid’s attacking threat.
Real Madrid vs Man City: Match Highlights
Manchester City‘s Champions League campaign ended in disappointment as Kylian Mbappe’s early goal set the tone for a dominant Real Madrid performance. The French star lobbed Ederson just four minutes in, increasing Madrid’s aggregate lead.
City’s problems worsened as John Stones limped off injured just minutes later. Without their defensive stalwart, Pep Guardiola’s side struggled to contain Madrid’s relentless attacks.
Mbappe showcased his class again in the 33rd minute, bamboozling Josko Gvardiol before slotting home his second. He completed his hat-trick in the 61st minute with a precise low finish, effectively ending City’s hopes.
Nico Gonzalez managed to pull one back for City after Omar Marmoush’s free-kick struck the bar, but it was too little, too late.
Real Madrid Player Ratings
- Thibaut Courtois – 6.5: Made three saves but was rarely troubled.
- Fede Valverde – 8.5: Played through injury but was one of the best on the pitch.
- Antonio Rudiger – 7: Provided leadership and physical presence.
- Raul Asencio – 9: A standout performer with a crucial assist and strong defensive work.
- Ferland Mendy – 6.5: Shut down City’s right flank effectively.
- Dani Ceballos – 8: Controlled the tempo and linked play well.
- Tchouameni – 8.5: Sacrificed himself for the team and played his role perfectly.
- Jude Bellingham – 7.5: Worked hard off the ball and contributed to the attack.
- Rodrygo – 9: Defensive work rate and attacking impact were exceptional.
- Vinicius Junior – 6.5: Not at his best but still influential in build-up play.
- Kylian Mbappe – 10: A perfect hat-trick and a game-changing performance.
Substitutes:
- Eduardo Camavinga – 5: Struggled with heavy touches and rash tackles.
- Brahim Diaz – 6: Limited impact but worked hard.
- Luka Modric – 6: Helped control the game late on.
- David Alaba – N/A: Late substitution.
- Endrick – N/A: Late substitution.
Man City Player Ratings
- Ederson – 6: Made decent saves but could do little to stop Mbappe.
- Abdukodir Khusanov – 4: Had a torrid night against Vinicius Junior.
- John Stones – 6: Injured early in the game.
- Ruben Dias – 4: Struggled against Mbappe’s pace.
- Josko Gvardiol – 6: Beaten badly for Mbappe’s second but otherwise decent.
- Ilkay Gundogan – 4: Lacked pace and struggled in midfield.
- Nico Gonzalez – 5: Scored a late goal but was largely anonymous.
- Bernardo Silva – 5: Worked hard but lacked impact.
- Phil Foden – 4: Off the pace and ineffective.
- Savinho – 5: Showed flashes of brilliance but was largely quiet.
- Omar Marmoush – 6: Isolated up front with little service.
Substitutes:
- Mateo Kovacic – 6: Average performance.
- James McAtee – 6: Struggled to make an impact.
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Real Madrid’s dominant display, led by an unstoppable Kylian Mbappe, saw them eliminate Manchester City with ease. While City showed glimpses of resilience, they were ultimately outclassed by Madrid’s superior finishing and tactical discipline. Guardiola’s side will now have to reflect on another disappointing European campaign.
