The Real Madrid man hit his latest milestone quicker than Cristiano Ronaldo but was not quick enough to catch Emmanuel Adebayor's time
Kylian Mbappe continues to dazzle in his debut season with Real Madrid, netting his first LaLiga hat-trick in a commanding 3-0 win over Real Valladolid.
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With 22 goals in 32 appearances so far, the French superstar is one of the top players in the league, drawing comparisons to Cristiano Ronaldo’s legendary start at the Bernabeu.
Real Madrid finally reaping Mbappe benefits
After a challenging start in Madrid, Mbappe has found his stride, scoring 12 goals in his last 12 appearances across all competitions.
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His hat-trick against Valladolid was not only a milestone but also put him back in the Pichichi race, where he now sits just one goal behind Barcelona’s Robert Lewandowski.
What’s more, Mbappe’s three-goal haul came in just his 19th La Liga match, making him the fourth-fastest player to record a hat-trick for Real Madrid.
He trails Emmanuel Adebayor, who achieved the feat in 14 matches, Gareth Bale (nine), and Ruud van Nistelrooy, who remarkably did it in just two.
For comparison, Cristiano Ronaldo’s first league hat-trick for Los Blancos came in his 27th appearance.
Mbappe eyes future success
While surpassing Ronaldo’s 32-goal debut season remains a challenge, Mbappe is well on track to solidify his place among Real Madrid’s elite strikers.
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The Frenchman’s recent form has been attributed to a shift in his mentality as reports suggest the 26-year-old has adapted to the pressures and expectations of playing for Real Madrid after a rocky start.
Mbappe has already helped Real Madrid to a UEFA Super Cup title and his current form will be key to Los Blancos’ ambition to retain both LaLiga and Champions League crowns this season.
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The former PSG forward has managed to win a trophy in his first season with Los Blancos, already more than Cristiano Ronaldo managed in his first campaign with Real Madrid.