ASTANA, Kazakhstan (BN24) — Kylian Mbappé scored a sensational hat-trick as Real Madrid cruised to a 5-0 victory over Kazakhstan’s Kairat in their second UEFA Champions League group stage match on Tuesday at the Kassym-Jomart Stadium.
The French forward opened the scoring in the 26th minute, calmly converting from the penalty spot after Madrid began to assert control in the early stages. Despite dominating possession, the Spanish giants struggled to double their advantage in the first half as Kairat goalkeeper Sherkhan Kalmurza produced a string of fine saves to keep the home side in contention.
Kalmurza denied Rodrygo twice in quick succession and parried away a long-range strike from Jude Bellingham in first-half stoppage time, keeping the scoreline respectable heading into the break.
However, the second half saw Madrid’s attacking firepower come alive. Mbappé netted his second in the 56th minute with a deft lob over the advancing Kalmurza, showcasing his clinical finishing and sharp movement inside the box. The 26-year-old completed his hat-trick in the 75th minute, latching onto a through ball before slotting home to seal a dominant personal performance.
Brahim Díaz added a fifth in the third minute of injury time, smashing in from close range after an assist by Gonzalo García to round off a ruthless display from the visitors. Madrid’s offensive depth was evident throughout, with multiple efforts striking the frame of the goal and the team creating scoring chances almost at will.
With the victory, Real Madrid moved to the top of their group with six points from two matches. The 14-time European champions now lead the table ahead of Eintracht Frankfurt, who sit on three points but have a game in hand.
The win reinforced Madrid’s credentials as serious contenders in this season’s Champions League, with new signing Mbappé continuing to impress as the focal point of the club’s new-look attack.
Javi Alonsoa’s side will now turn their attention to the upcoming domestic fixtures before facing stiffer European tests in the weeks ahead.
