Mbappé scores his first hat-trick, and Real Madrid beats Valladolid and maintains LaLiga leadership
Frenchman scores first hat-trick for Real Madrid as team tops table

HAT-TRICK AND VICTORY
Mbappé in charge! This Saturday, Real Madrid beat Valladolid, bottom of LaLiga, and won 3-0 with ease. All three goals in the game were scored by Mbappé. Real remains at the top of the Spanish Championship, now four points ahead of Atlético de Madrid.
THE GAME
The first 45 minutes were basically defense (Valladolid) vs. attack (Real Madrid). Despite having two good chances, the home team was stopped by Courtois. The first half was dominated by Madrid, who did not shine, but were efficient. Mbappé and Bellingham exchanged passes in the 29th minute to find space in Valladolid’s defensive line. The number 9 finished and scored the first goal.
In the second half, Real Madrid slowed down and maintained total control of the game. Mbappé scored the second goal in the 11th minute with an assist from Rodrygo. The visitors managed to create a goal to extend their lead, and the third goal came in the 45th minute with a penalty goal from Mbappé.