Kylian Mbappé holds nothing back, talks about the five-goal win in the classic, and embraces his new role

Real Madrid needed to bounce back after the tough defeat against Atlético de Madrid, and they did so emphatically.

The 5-0 win against Kairat Almaty allowed the team to breathe, regaining confidence for what's coming in Champions League.

The main protagonist was Kylian Mbappé. The Frenchman scored a hat-trick and was the face of the white team's response at a key moment in the season.

His goals, in addition to the victory, helped change the dynamic after the bad taste left by the Metropolitano.

Mbappé, however, didn't want the big win to erase the recent past.

"You should never forget what happened. You have to keep thinking about what happened so it doesn't happen again," the forward said after the match.

With these words, it was clear that the "10" doesn't hide. Far from being satisfied with his individual numbers, he wanted to send a message of demand that has resonated in the locker room.

A step forward as leader

Amid the analysis, there's a reality nobody disputes: Kylian Mbappé has stepped up after the classic, taking on a leadership role in the team.

The Frenchman now contributes not only with goals, but also with messages of authority and an attitude that shows commitment.

His presence has become the engine of the team, even on days when things don't go as expected. In his statements, Mbappé was self-critical.

"A player like me, when he has five chances, has to score five goals. That's why Real Madrid bought me," he admitted, making it clear that he isn't satisfied with what's been achieved.

That competitive spirit is exactly what the white team needed after the setback at the Metropolitano.

Connections that inspire hope

Beyond the goals, Kylian Mbappé highlighted the connection he's starting to build with Arda Güler.

The Turkish player has stepped up in midfield, and his understanding with the Frenchman is starting to bear fruit on the field. "A young man with a lot of quality and talent," said the former PSG player with a smile.

He even allowed himself a joke when talking about an assist from Courtois: "I don't know if he did it on purpose, but it was a huge pass. He did 80 percent of the goal, I did 20."

These gestures show that Mbappé doesn't just think about himself, but about boosting the whole group.

A essential aspect to strengthen the bonds in a locker room that has been in the eye of the storm.

The path set by Kylian Mbappé

With 60 goals in Champions League already to his name, Kylian Mbappé reaffirms that he's destined to be the reference point of the era led by Xabi Alonso.

The forward conveys the demand Florentino Pérez wants in the squad: commitment, ambition, and hunger for titles.

The big win in Kazakhstan was an important step, but the real challenge is to keep that level week after week.

Mbappé's message is clear: Real Madrid can't afford to make another misstep like in the classic. If it depends on him, the response is already underway.