Real Madrid, on Wednesday, secured a commanding 3-1 win over Manchester City in the UEFA Champions League knockout round play-offs on Wedneaday, sealing their place in the next stage with an aggregate score of 6-3.<\/p>\n
Kylian Mbapp\u00e9 delivered a stellar performance at the Santiago Bernab\u00e9u, netting a hat trick to dismantle City\u2019s hopes of a comeback.<\/span><\/p>\n The French forward wasted no time, opening the scoring in the 4th minute with an assist from R. Asencio.<\/span><\/p>\n He doubled Madrid\u2019s lead in the 33rd minute after a well-placed pass from Rodrygo, putting the Spanish side firmly in control.<\/span><\/p>\n Manchester City struggled to break down Madrid\u2019s defence, with Ilkay G\u00fcndo\u011fan picking up a yellow card in the 28th minute and Jude Bellingham also booked for Madrid in the 38th minute.<\/span><\/p>\n The first half ended 2-0 in favour of Los Blancos.<\/span><\/p>\n Mbapp\u00e9 completed his hat trick in the 61st minute, converting a pass from F. Valverde to put the game beyond City\u2019s reach.<\/span><\/p>\n A late consolation goal from N. Gonz\u00e1lez in stoppage time, assisted by O. Marmoush, was not enough to change the outcome as Madrid cruised to victory.<\/span><\/p>\n Despite City\u2019s 51% possession and five goalkeeper saves, their four shots on target failed to trouble Madrid, who managed eight shots on target in a dominant display.<\/span><\/p>\n