Kylian Mbappé is already living his dream at Real Madrid, but one moment still gives him chills—the sound of thousands of Madridistas chanting his name.

Fresh off a stunning hat-trick, the French superstar couldn’t hide his admiration for the club’s passionate fanbase, revealing that their love for him started long before he even signed, Footballrover reports.

So, what did Mbappé say about this special bond, and how did he make history once again?

Kylian Mbappé inspires Real Madrid’s Champions League victory

Real Madrid secured a commanding 3-1 victory over Manchester City, sealing a 6-3 aggregate win in the Champions League knockout stage.

From the opening whistle, Los Blancos asserted dominance, creating 1.82 expected goals while limiting City to just 1.33.

Mbappé wasted no time making an impact, delivering a stunning lob over Ederson from outside the box to open the scoring.

He doubled the lead before halftime, cutting inside and slotting a precise shot into the bottom corner.

Madrid continued to dominate after the break, and Mbappé completed his hat-trick in spectacular fashion.

The French star curled a powerful strike past Ederson, leaving the City defense helpless.

A late consolation goal from Nico wasn’t enough to save Pep Guardiola’s side, as Madrid marched into the last 16 while the reigning champions bowed out.

Mbappé reacts to historic night and Real Madrid fans chant

Following his man-of-the-match performance at the Bernabéu, Mbappé expressed his gratitude to the fans:

“It’s a dream when Real Madrid fans chant my name. I received love from Madridistas even before I signed. It’s been many years, wherever place I am, Madridistas give me a lot of love. Now as a player, even more”.

Reflecting on his ambitions, he added, “I want to make history with this club and my teammates.”

Looking ahead to the next round, the star forward shared his preference: “Bayer Leverkusen or Atleti next? Both are tough, but I’d prefer Atleti so we can save ourselves a trip!”

With 30 goal contributions this season and reaching a staggering 500 career goal involvements (358 goals, 142 assists),

Kylian Mbappé continues to create his legacy at Real Madrid. A historic night for a generational talent.

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Last Updated on February 20, 2025 8:03 am by footballrover