A few hours ago, French player Kylian Mbappé shone brightly in Real Madrid’s 5-0 victory over Kairat Almaty, scoring a decisive hat-trick that clearly showcased his impact on the European tournament.

The match began with a penalty converted by Mbappé in the 25th minute. In the second half, he added a second after a collective play with a teammate, and sealed his stellar night with a powerful strike from outside the box in the 73rd minute. The other goals came from Brahim Díaz in stoppage time and Camavinga with a fierce header to close out the dominant scoreline.

This emphatic result not only heals the wound from the recent 5-2 derby defeat against Atlético de Madrid, but also leaves Los Blancos in a strong position in the Champions League group stage.

Does this match solidify Mbappé as the team’s undisputed offensive leader?

Absolutely. With this performance, the French striker not only erased doubts after the setback in La Liga but also reaffirmed his star role in international competitions and his importance to Madrid’s project this season.