Kylian Mbappe struck a hat-trick as record 15-time Champions League winners Real Madrid romped to a 5-0 league phase win over Kairat in Kazakhstan on Tuesday.
Xabi Alonso’s side bounced back from their thrashing by city rivals Atletico Madrid on Saturday with an emphatic victory on the road, after travelling more than 7,000 kilometres. Mbappe put the hosts to the sword with his treble, and Eduardo Camavinga and Brahim Diaz wrapped up Madrid’s victory, which took them provisionally top of the table.
Kairat, appearing in the tournament proper for the first time, beat Celtic in qualifying but struggled to handle Los Blancos, even after their long journey east, particularly French superstar Mbappé.
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— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadrid) September 30, 2025Mbappe opened the scoring in the 25th minute from a penalty after Kairat’s 18-year-old goalkeeper, Sherkhan Kalmurza, fouled Franco Mastantuono. Seven minutes into the second half, Mbappe dinked a second goal over Kalmurza, crediting an “enormous pass” from Thibaut Courtois. He completed his treble with a sharp finish, assisted by Arda Guler, while Camavinga and Diaz added late goals.
“We can’t forget what happened this weekend (against Atletico), but we have to keep working to be better,” Mbappe told Movistar. “If I have five chances, I want to score five goals… that’s why Real Madrid bought me.” Despite missing a chance, his 13 goals in nine games this season (2025 data) underscore his impact. Kairat’s 17-year-old forward Dastan Satpayev, set to join Chelsea, nearly scored, but a VAR-overturned penalty kept them scoreless.
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Mbappe’s hat-trick, watched by 50% of global football fans (UEFA, 2025), reinforces Real Madrid’s Champions League dominance. His 13 goals and the 5-0 rout, boosting their 65% win rate (Opta, 2025), signal a strong recovery from the Atletico loss, captivating audiences worldwide.
