Kylian Mbappé was the star of the show as he scored all three goals for Real Madrid in their 3-0 win against Real Valladolid. The French forward opened the scoring in the 30th minute with a brilliant finish after a clever exchange with Jude Bellingham. He doubled the lead in the second half with a trademark run and a low drive into the bottom right corner. Mbappé completed his hat-trick in stoppage time with a penalty, awarded after Bellingham was fouled in the box. This performance not only marked his first hat-trick for Real Madrid but also brought his season tally to 20 goals [1].

Real Valladolid, despite being at the bottom of the LaLiga table, posed a significant challenge for Real Madrid. The home team adopted a defensive strategy, often placing eight or nine players behind the ball, which made it difficult for Madrid to break through. Without the suspended Vinicius Junior, Real Madrid had to rely on other attacking options, which Mbappé capitalized on. Valladolid's defensive tactics limited their own attacking opportunities, managing only two shots on target and holding just 30% possession throughout the match [1].

The victory over Valladolid was crucial for Real Madrid as it extended their lead at the top of the LaLiga standings. With this win, Madrid now holds a four-point advantage over their closest rivals. The match highlighted the importance of Mbappé's contributions to the team, especially in the absence of key players like Vinicius Junior. Valladolid, on the other hand, suffered their 14th defeat of the season, leaving them struggling at the bottom of the table [1].