By A Correspondent

Real Madrid secured a convincing 3-1 victory over Manchester City in the Champions League playoff second leg, with Kylian Mbappé scoring a stunning hat-trick. The win earned Real Madrid a 6-3 aggregate victory and a spot in the last 16 of the competition.

Mbappé’s impressive performance was the highlight of the match, with the French forward scoring in the 4th, 33rd, and 61st minutes. His goals were a testament to his skill and speed, leaving Manchester City’s defense struggling to keep up.

Real Madrid’s dominance was evident throughout the match, with Manchester City failing to manage a shot on target in the first half. The absence of leading striker Erling Haaland, who suffered a knee injury, further weakened City’s attack.

Manchester City’s coach, Pep Guardiola, suffered a rare setback, with his team failing to reach the round of 16 for the first time in his illustrious career.

Real Madrid will now face either Bayer Leverkusen or Atlético Madrid in the next round, as they seek to win a record-extending 16th Champions League title. With Mbappé in top form, Real Madrid will be a formidable opponent for any team in the competition.