Real Madrid Star Kylian Mbappe Breaks 33-Year Record With Superb Hat-Trick vs Barcelona

• Kylian Mbappe set a new Real Madrid record with 39 goals in his debut season, surpassing the legendary Ivan Zamorano
• The French forward scored a hat-trick in El Clasico, but his side still fell 4-3 to Barcelona on Sunday afternoon (May 11)
• Mbappe currently leads the La Liga scoring charts with 26 goals this season and is eyeing the Golden Boot award in Spain

Kylian Mbappe claimed a piece of Real Madrid's illustrious history in El Clasico on Sunday (May 11), scoring a hat-trick against Barcelona that lit up one of football’s fiercest rivalries and cemented his place in the history books.

With three goals at the Estadi Olímpic Lluis Companys, the French forward increased his tally to 39 goals across all competitions this season and set a new record for the most goals by a Los Blancos player in their debut campaign.

According to talkSPORT, the previous record of 37 goals was held by Chilean icon Ivan Zamorano, set in the 1992/93 season.

Mbappe has also surpassed Cristiano Ronaldo’s debut campaign tally of 33 goals after his 2009 transfer from Manchester United.

Moving from Paris Saint-Germain last summer, the 25-year-old Frenchman made an immediate and dominant impact in Spain.

El Clasico drama: Goals, records, no victory

Despite Mbappe’s brilliance, Real Madrid were unable to come away with the win, falling 4-3 to Barcelona in a pulsating El Clasico encounter, as reported by IOL.

The Frenchman gave Los Blancos a perfect start with a penalty in the fifth minute before adding his second just nine minutes later, before Barca flipped the script.

The Catalans responded with four goals before half-time through Eric Garcia, Lamine Yamal, and a brace from Raphinha, leaving the hosts ahead by 4-2 at the break.

In the second half, Mbappe completed his hat-trick, securing his third treble for Real Madrid. However, it was not enough, as Barcelona held firm to secure a crucial win in the trophy race.

Real Madrid are seven points adrift of their rivals, who top the standings in Spain, with just three matches to play, making it almost impossible for them to reclaim the La Liga crown.

Mbappe leading for La Liga Golden Boot

While the league title may be slipping out of Real Madrid’s grasp, Mbappe’s form remains a silver lining for the iconic Spanish club.

The Frenchman’s three goals against Barcelona lifted him to the top of the scoring charts with 26 goals ahead of Robert Lewandowski.

If Mbappe stays ahead, he would become the first Real Madrid player to win the Golden Boot since Karim Benzema in the 2021/22 season.

In a rare statistic, his hat-trick also makes him the first player in over 30 years to score a treble in an El Clasico and have his team still lose.

With three league fixtures remaining and a busy summer ahead, including the Club World Cup, Mbappe could extend his debut-season prizes.

Barcelona defeat Real Madrid in El Clasico

Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Barcelona took a giant step toward this season's La Liga title following their 4-3 victory over fierce rivals, Real Madrid, at Camp Nou on May 11.

The Catalans went from 0-2 down to 3-2 in a matter of minutes, and a fourth seemed to have put the game to bed, but Mbappe’s hat-trick goal ensured a grandstand finish.

Barcelona held on in a match filled with twists and turns, and moved seven points clear of Real Madrid in the La Liga title race, with just three matches left this season.

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Source: Legit.ng