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Mbappé's Hat-Trick Sends Real Madrid Past City

2/20/2025

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Story summary

Kylian Mbappé dazzled with a stunning hat-trick, leading Real Madrid to a commanding 3-1 victory over Manchester City and sealing a 6-3 aggregate triumph in the Champions League. With key players like Erling Haaland sidelined, City faltered defensively, facing their earliest tournament exit since 2012-13, raising doubts about Pep Guardiola's future.

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Historical Context

Kylian Mbappé's hat-trick led Real Madrid to a 3-1 victory over Manchester City, marking City's earliest Champions League exit since 2012-13. Historically, City has struggled in Europe, with their first major trophy, the 1969 European Cup Winners' Cup, highlighting their long quest for continental success.

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Kylian Mbappé dazzled with a stunning hat-trick, leading Real Madrid to a commanding 3-1 victory over Manchester City and sealing a 6-3 aggregate triumph in the Champions League. With key players like Erling Haaland sidelined, City faltered defensively, facing their earliest tournament exit since 2012-13, raising doubts about Pep Guardiola's future.

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