Kylian Mbappe and Real Madrid bounce back from a disappointing weekend defeat to Atletico, powering Kazakhstan’s Kairato Almaty into the past.
Released on October 1, 2025
Kylian Mbappe scored a hat-trick as Real Madrid bounced back in highlight from La Liga’s defeat over weekend, winning a 5-0 victory over UEFA Champions League debutant Kairat Almaty on Tuesday.
Real had a humble 5-2 loss to city rival Atletico Madrid on Saturday, with Mbappe responding in style with five goals in the Champions League tally this season.
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“We should never forget (what happened on Saturday). Yes, it’s a different competition, but we have to keep thinking about what happened last weekend, so we can learn from our mistakes and make sure it never happens again,” Mbappe told Movistar Plus.
“My job is to help the team, and I just think about doing what they can to win games and trophies.
“It’s when players like me have five chances and have to get all five, so Real Madrid bought me, so I always want more.
Caillat, derived from his weaker status, began brightly and created a few half chances to the left.
However, Real Madrid gradually insisted on control, and the breakthrough arrived in the 25th minute.
The defensive error from the host gave him the possession of real midfielder Franco Mustantono, who is in the box. Mbappe has made the resulting penalty life behind the net.
Despite some chances, Real ended the first half with a thin 1-0 lead, but Mbappe doubled its advantage in a sparkling moment in 52 minutes.
A long kick from goalkeeper Thibaut Courtwa found a French forward who surpassed Kairat’s defense and lacked the ongoing Carmurza.
Homeside thought Dani Seboros had a lifeline in the 69th minute when he was punished for a Valerie Gromiko foul in the box, but the referee reversed his decision after a review of the VAR.
Mbappe eventually sealed his hat-trick in the 73rd minute, dazzlingly unleashing a fierce strike from the edge of the box into the top corner, with the alternate Rodrigo running.
The Brazilians continued to shine, setting them in the 83rd minute to lead Eduardo Camavivanga, before Brahim Diaz finished in a 5-0 loss with a close-range finish and stop time.
Real’s dominant displays put them in a strong position in the rankings, but Kairat is still searching for their first Champions League points, but left in defensive lapses on a challenging night.
