France Surrenders to Mbappé, What They Say in His Country After the Exhibition Against City

A hat-trick by Kylian Mbappé, dazzling in a magical European night in white, overwhelmed the most vulnerable Manchester City of the 'Guardiola era'. The 'cityzen' team was outperformed in every aspect by Real Madrid (3-1). The white team extended its dominance from the Etihad with an outstanding performance at Bernabéu, consolidating its aspirations for the sixteenth.

Never had a team managed by Pep Guardiola shown so few signs of its characteristic style on a field. He will be the one to determine if these signs of a cycle coming to an end affect only the players or also the coaching staff.

This time, there were no tactical innovations from a coach who once excelled with great strategies on the field. With great risk, he chose to start his three winter reinforcements from the beginning, which completely changed City's identity.

Kylian Mbappé, the Beast That Toppled Manchester City

Kylian Mbappé was the author of the three goals against Manchester City. Additionally, the Frenchman also scored another goal in the first leg at Etihad. This way, he became the only player to have scored twice in both matches against the 'cityzen' team in the knockout stage.

Additionally, the forward managed to tie with Leo Messi. Thanks to his hat-trick, Kylian Mbappé reached the Argentine as the player who has scored the most goals against Manchester City in the UEFAChampions League, with seven goals each. He is followed by the legend Karim Benzema, who has scored five goals against the English club.

In France, They Praise Kylian Mbappé

"A demonstration of strength by Real Madrid, 3-1 against City. Still in Champions thanks to Mbappé, who has kept the match ball in his hands. 28 goals in 38 matches", highlighted Canal+ France.

"I think that says it all. This boy has golden feet and they don't turn to lead in a few weeks. Mbappé has shown once again the immensity of his talent", explained David Ginola.

"A player goes through very difficult periods and this hat-trick is even better because we know where he comes from. It's true that we all doubted if he would return to his best level. That's the story of players and I like it when they rise", they commented.

"For a few weeks now, I see a 'spark' in his legs that he had lost", they concluded on Canal+ France regarding Kylian Mbappé's level.