Mbappé: “I Could Have Scored More” After Hat-Trick in Real Madrid Victory
Kylian Mbappé, a key figure for Real Madrid, expressed his self-criticism after the resounding 5-0 victory against Kairat Almaty in the Champions League. The French striker, author of a hat-trick in the match, highlighted the need to be more effective in front of the rival goal. The match, played in Kazakhstan, saw a Madrid that, after a hesitant start, consolidated on the field. Mbappé opened the scoring from the penalty spot and later extended the lead with two more goals. The third goal by Mbappé came in the 73rd minute, followed by goals from Eduardo Camavinga and Brahim Díaz, thus consolidating Madrid’s second victory in the European competition.Coach Xabi Alonso also emphasized the importance of effectiveness. “In this format, when you have the opportunity to score goals, you can’t miss,” commented the coach. “We could have scored more, but today’s mission is accomplished.” The victory in Almaty served as a response to Madrid’s stumble in LaLiga, where they suffered a 5-2 defeat against Atlético de Madrid.“A player like me, when he has five opportunities, should score five goals,” Mbappé declared to Movistar. “Today I scored three, which is good, but I could have scored more. I will continue working to be more effective in front of goal.”
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Mbappé also praised Thibaut Courtois’s assist, whose long pass facilitated the striker’s second goal. The Belgian goalkeeper added an unusual assist in the match.“We must never forget what happened this weekend,” Mbappé stated. “This is another competition, but we have to keep thinking about what happened and work to improve and not experience a night like that again.”
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“I don’t know if he did it on purpose, but it was a great pass,” said Mbappé. “He did 80% of the goal and I did the other 20%.”
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