Mbappé scored a hat-trick as Real Madrid crushed Kairat 5-0

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September 30, 2025

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International Desk, Sep 30 (EFE).—

Kylian Mbappé scored a hat-trick as Real Madrid crushed Kairat 5-0 in Kazakhstan to claim their second straight Champions League victory.

Eduardo Camavinga and Brahim Díaz completed the rout. “The important thing is the team won,” Mbappé said.

Egor Sorokin (C-L) of Kairat Almaty in action against Raul Asencio (C-R) of Real Madrid during the UEFA Champions League soccer match between Kairat Almaty and Real Madrid, in Almaty, Kazakhstan, Sep. 30, 2025. EFE/EPA/MAXIM SHIPENKOV

In Turin, Juventus were held 1-1 by Benfica. Ángel Di María gave the Italians the lead before Rafa Silva equalized midway through the second half.

“We should have killed the game earlier,” admitted Juve coach Massimiliano Allegri.

Bayern Munich earned a 2-0 home win over Galatasaray thanks to goals from Jamal Musiala and Harry Kane. “We controlled the tempo and stayed patient,” said Kane, praising his team’s discipline.

Inter Milans Lautaro Martinez celebrates after scoring the 3-0 goal during the UEFA Champions League league phase match between FC Internazionale Milano and SK Slavia Praha, in Milan, Italy, Sep. 30, 2025. EFE/EPA/MATTEO BAZZI

Manchester City also triumphed, beating Shakhtar Donetsk 3-1 at the Etihad Stadium. Erling Haaland scored twice and Phil Foden added the third after Shakhtar briefly leveled through Oleksandr Zubkov.

“We reacted well and showed our quality,” Haaland told reporters.

Chelsea’s Joao Pedro (C) and Benfica’s Franjo Ivanovic (L) in action during the UEFA Champions League league phase match between Chelsea FC and SL Benfica in London, Great Britain, Sep. 30, 2025. EFE/EPA/TOLGA AKMEN

After two rounds, Madrid and City lead their groups with maximum points, while Bayern stays unbeaten. Juventus faces pressure with only two points. EFE