Mbappe’s hat-trick fires Real Madrid into Champions League last 16
The Spanish giants advanced with a 6-3 aggregate victory, having won the first leg 3-2.
KATHMANDU: Real Madrid secured their place in the Champions League last 16 after a stunning hat-trick from Kylian Mbappé helped them defeat Manchester City 3-1 in the second leg on Wednesday.
The Spanish giants advanced with a 6-3 aggregate victory, having won the first leg 3-2.
Mbappé opened the scoring in the 4th minute, doubled his tally in the 33rd, and completed his hat-trick in the 61st minute. City’s Nico González netted a consolation goal in injury time.
Real Madrid will now face either Atlético Madrid or German side Bayer Leverkusen in the quarter-finals.
PSG Crush Brest to Storm into Last 16
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) cruised into the Champions League last 16 with a commanding 7-0 victory over Brest in the second leg, sealing a 10-0 aggregate win.
Barcola struck first in the 20th minute, followed by goals from Kvaratskhelia (39′), Vitinha (59′), Zaïre-Emery (64′), Nuno Mendes (69′), Gonçalo Ramos (76′), and Mayulu (86′). PSG will now prepare to face either Liverpool or Barcelona in the next round.
Dortmund and PSV Join Knockout Stage
Borussia Dortmund and PSV Eindhoven also advanced to the last 16. Dortmund progressed after a goalless draw against Sporting CP, holding a 3-0 aggregate lead.
PSV edged past Juventus 4-3 on aggregate after a 3-1 victory in the second leg.
With the knockout stage taking shape, Europe’s elite clubs are set for intense battles in the race for Champions League glory.
