City's zombified figures are haunted by ghosts of themselves in Bernabeu exit | Barney Ronay

"Kylian Mbappe’s hat-trick against Madrid was almost effortless, reflecting both his brilliance and the lack of fight from his opponents. It was a masterclass performance."

"The atmosphere at the Bernabeu was undercut by Manchester City's lackluster performance, which felt like a sad farewell to Guardiola's greatest City team."

In a lopsided match at the Bernabeu, Kylian Mbappe scored a nearly effortless hat-trick as Real Madrid took down Manchester City 3-1. Despite initial potential, City's performance was marked by a lack of energy, likened to a team haunted by its past. The match evoked a sense of melancholy for Pep Guardiola's City, suggesting they have reached the end of an era. The atmosphere was tense, overshadowed by the significant difference in effort and skill between the teams, with Mbappe's brilliance shining through the gloom of City's poor showing.

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