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Mbappe Scores Hat-trick As Real Madrid Extend Lead At Top Of La Liga
Real Madrid: Kylian Mbappe scored a hat-trick as Real Madrid moved four points clear at the top of La Liga with a comfortable away win against Valladolid, while Atletico Madrid were held at home to Villarreal.
Mbappe opened the scoring after 30 minutes after exchanging passes with Jude Bellingham and scored his second of the game 10 minutes into the second half after Rodrygo drove forward and slipped the ball to the left, allowing Mbappe to cut inside and score with a right foot shot.
Real Madrid were given their 10th penalty of the season in the closing minute for a foul on Bellingham, while Valladolid defender Mario Martin was sent off, with Mbappe scoring from the spot to make it 3-0 and complete his hat trick, reports Xinhua.
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