Kylian Mbappe showcased his elite prowess during Real Madrid's 3-0 triumph over Real Valladolid, scoring a hat-trick and solidifying his reputation as the best striker in Europe this year. Post-match, he humorously carried the match ball adorned with messages from teammates, celebrating their collective achievement. The goals highlighted his exceptional skill, including classic runs and perfectly timed finishes. With this win, Madrid strengthened their position at the top of La Liga, leaving them four points ahead of Atletico and demonstrating Mbappe's integral role in their success.
The opener, the sixth time he has scored Madrid's first, came from a neat one-two with Bellingham; the second from the kind of run beyond Rodrygo that brought to mind Jorge Valdano's line about how when the original Ronaldo attacked it was like the entire herd attacked, a stampede coming.
One former La Liga player carries a needle in his wallet after finding out the hard way that you can't fly with an inflated ball on board but there are always exceptions.
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