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Real Madrid bounced back from their derby defeat to Atletico with a 5-0 thumping of Kairat Almaty in their Champions League league phase fixture at the Ortalyq Stadion .
Mbappé hat-trick leads the charge
The hosts nearly stunned Madrid in the opening seconds, but Thibaut Courtois denied a close-range header.
Madrid then took control, earning the breakthrough when Franco Mastantuono was fouled by teenage goalkeeper Sherhan Kalmurza. Kylian Mbappé converted the penalty with ease.
Mbappe scored three to lead Real Madrid past this hosts – Getty image
The Frenchman doubled the lead early in the second half with a delicate chip over Kalmurza, before completing his hat-trick in the 73rd minute after good work from Rodrygo and Arda Güler. It marked Mbappé’s fourth Champions League treble.
Camavinga and Díaz complete the rout
Eduardo Camavinga marked his return from injury with a well-taken header for Madrid’s fourth goal, while Brahim Díaz added a fifth in stoppage time, finishing off a pass from Gonzalo García.
The emphatic victory keeps Madrid’s Champions League campaign on track and restores confidence after their derby setback.
Xabi Alonso’s men now prepare to face Villarreal next in La Liga.
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