Kylian Mbappe has admitted that his adaptation period at Real Madrid is now over following his sensational hat-trick against Manchester City in the Champions League on Wednesday night.
Los Blancos went into the showdown 3-2 up from the first leg following a late winner from Jude Bellingham at the Etihad Stadium last week.
And Mbappe notched a sensational treble as Real won 3-1 to send Pep Guardiola's side crashing out of the competition.
It has been a mixed start to life in Spain for the 26-year-old, who has sometimes struggled in the No 9 role.
Kylian Mbappe has admitted that his adaptation period at Real Madrid is now over following his sensational hat-trick against Manchester City in the Champions League on Wednesday night
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He was at the peak of his powers last night, however, with Mbappe stepping up when the LaLiga titans needed him the most.
The striker, speaking post-match, has now indicated that his adaptation period is 'over' - while stressing he's eager to make history in his new surroundings.
"I want to play well here, I want to make a mark on the season," he told UEFA.
"I want to write history with Real Madrid. The adaptation period for me has ended and now I have to show my quality."
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Mbappe also called on his Real team-mates to continue their consistent form as they look to win the treble this term.
"A perfect night for the team. We wanted to win," he stated.
"We wanted to qualify for the next round. For us it was only logical that Real Madrid reached the next round of the Champions League.
"When you play against Manchester City it is always a difficult game but we knew that at home we would be very strong.
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Kylian Mbappe netted a sensational hat-trick during Real Madrid's 3-1 victory over Manchester City on Wednesday night
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"We played better as a group and we were able to give a lot of joy to the fans.
"We have to continue in this way if we are to win what we want to win this season."
While it was a brilliant night for Real, it was a chastening evening for City.
And Guardiola has fronted up following the defeat, admitting that his side have struggled throughout their European campaign.
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“When you finish 22nd [in the Champions League group phase] it’s because you haven’t been good," he said.
“It’s the year we’ve been the worst. We don’t have the rhythm that Madrid has right now.
"There is nothing to add, they were the better team. You have to accept the reality.
“In the past maybe it has hurt more. [It’s not] impotence, no. We have been a great team and this year for many reasons we are not.
Kylian Mbappe embraces Pep Guardiola after Real Madrid's Champions League win over Man City
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“We have achieved something unique in our country and in Europe, we have won once and we have been there many times.
"Decisions [are] to be made at a team level and by everyone and now to qualify among the top four or five to return.”
