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Mbappe Scores First Hat-Trick for Real Madrid in 3-0 Victory
Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr. has shared his thoughts on Kylian Mbappe’s first-ever hat-trick for the club during their dominant 3-0 victory over Real Valladolid.
Mbappe delivered an electrifying performance at Estadio José Zorrilla, netting all three goals in a match that solidified Real Madrid’s position as La Liga leaders with 49 points from 21 games.
The forward’s first goal came in the 30th minute following a brilliant one-two combination with Jude Bellingham, who has been instrumental in Madrid’s midfield this season.
Mbappe struck again in the 57th minute, finishing off a perfectly timed through ball from Rodrygo, another young talent whose creativity continues to shine. He completed his hat-trick in added time (90’+1’) with a coolly taken penalty after Bellingham was fouled inside the box.
After the game, Vinicius Jr. took to Instagram to celebrate his teammate’s milestone, writing, “3X! I like this celebration,” referring to Mbappe’s signature goal gesture.
Chelsea player Enzo Fernández is in discussions to join Manchester City. This information was revealed by Fabrizio Romano, who shared that the two clubs are discussing a potential deal.
He wrote: “Enzo Fernández has a verbal agreement with Manchester City on personal terms.
“Deal depends on club-to-club decision, as #MCFC have not sent an official bid yet, but contacts will take place soon; decision on price is up to Chelsea.
“Enzo could be out again this weekend.”
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca mentions his captains for the team. He mentions Rúben Dias and Erling Haaland.
He shared “We have experienced players. For sure, we have leaders. Now we need to wait four or five more days until the transfer window closes to see if we can add one or two more captains to Ruben [Dias] and Erling , who at the moment are the two captains.”
Maresca confirmed the pair as part of his leadership group ahead of the 2026/27 season, with two more captains expected to be selected after the transfer window closes.
Chelsea manager speaks on the team and shares thoughts on considering a change in goalkeepers, giving another goalkeeper, Mike Penders, a chance.
“Penders is part of the squad, so he has an opportunity. We will decide and then I am giving the team tomorrow to the players, so I prefer to respect that they know first.”
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