Real Madrid bounced back in the Champions League with a 5-0 thrashing of Kairat Almaty, led by a stellar Kylian Mbappé, who scored a hat-trick to reach 60 goals in Europe’s top competition. However, the Frenchman made it clear that the display in Kazakhstan doesn’t erase what happened in the Madrid derby, where Xabi Alonso’s team suffered its first defeat of the season against Atlético Madrid.

"What Happened at the Metropolitano Can’t Happen Again"

After the match, Mbappé was blunt in his remarks: “We can never forget what happened. This is another competition, but we must keep thinking about what happened over the weekend so it doesn’t happen again.”

The striker admitted he’s enjoying his prolific form but stressed the importance of the collective: “I work to help the team. If I score, great, and if not, I look to contribute in other ways. What matters most is winning matches and trophies.”

Self-criticism was also present. Despite his three goals, Mbappé insisted he should have been even more clinical: “A player like me, when he has five chances, has to score five goals. That’s why Real Madrid signed me. I always want more.”

Key Connections: Güler and Courtois

The forward also praised the on-field relationship he is building with Arda Güler, describing him as “a young player with great quality and talent.” Their link-up once again showed flashes of brilliance during the match.

He also joked about one of the game’s standout moments: a long ball from Thibaut Courtois that resulted in one of his goals. “I don’t know if he meant it, but it was an incredible pass. He did 80 percent and I just did 20,” he laughed.

A Message of Ambition

With his hat-trick, Mbappé reached 60 Champions League goals, cementing himself as one of the season’s standout stars. But his words reflected demand and ambition: not settling for individual brilliance but leading Real Madrid toward trophies.

Fully aware of the pressure surrounding the club, the Frenchman made it clear the team must stay focused in every competition. The rout in Asia brings relief after the Metropolitano setback, but Mbappé’s eyes remain fixed on the challenges ahead.