Rio Ferdinand’s five-word response after Kylian Mbappe embarrasses Man City player.
Kylian Mbappe put on a breathtaking display for Real Madrid as they dominated Manchester City, securing a smooth progression in the Champions League on Wednesday night. The French forward was unstoppable, delivering a sensational hat-trick that dismantled Pep Guardiola’s team at the Bernabéu.
Heading into the match with a 3-2 deficit, City struggled to keep up as the 26-year-old tore through their defense, sealing a commanding 6-3 aggregate victory. With Erling Haaland only fit enough for the bench, Mbappe stole the show with his clinical finishing and dazzling footwork.
His first goal came after Ruben Dias misjudged a header, allowing Mbappe to loft a perfectly placed shot over Ederson. He continued his masterclass by forcing a defensive error that led to Real Madrid’s second goal. In a moment that had fans in awe, Mbappe left Josko Gvardiol sprawled on the turf before calmly slotting the ball home, even gesturing toward his fallen opponent in triumph.
Former Manchester United star Rio Ferdinand was left in awe of Mbappe’s brilliance. Speaking on TNT Sports, he couldn’t hide his admiration: “Mbappe, that is wonderful, devastating. He has absolutely laid the defender down and said, ‘sit down there and watch me slot this home.’ He might as well have handed him a pillow!”
Mbappe, who has now netted 27 goals this season, expressed his confidence after the match. “My adaptation period is over. Now it’s time to show my quality. We wanted to win, and we did. For us, it was only natural that Real Madrid progressed.”
Ferdinand also noted how overwhelmed Manchester City looked, something rarely seen under Guardiola. “This is the first time I’ve seen a Pep Guardiola side almost give up, just waiting for the final whistle,” he said. “Real Madrid are hitting their stride, while City are struggling for confidence.”
With this dominant performance, Mbappe has sent a clear message—Real Madrid are serious contenders for the Champions League title.
