Sun Jan 26 07:19:59 UTC 2025: ## Mbappé Prioritizes Real Madrid League Win Over Pichichi Trophy

**MADRID, SPAIN** – Kylian Mbappé, in a stunning display, scored a hat-trick in Real Madrid’s 3-0 victory over Real Valladolid, solidifying their lead at the top of La Liga. While his impressive performance brings his season tally to 15 league goals and 22 across all competitions, Mbappé insists that winning the league title takes precedence over individual accolades like the Pichichi Trophy (top scorer).

“I’m happy with the hat trick, but I’m more happy with the win,” Mbappé stated after the match. He emphasized the increased pressure following Atlético Madrid’s earlier draw, highlighting the importance of securing the victory. Despite teammates Vinícius Júnior and Rodrygo publicly expressing their desire to see him win the Pichichi, Mbappé responded, “That’s nice, but I could say I need to help them too. We all want the team to win. If I’m top scorer, great – I’ve done it a lot of times in my career – but winning the league is the most important thing for me.”

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti lauded Mbappé’s performance, calling him “the best centre-forward in the world” and praising his adaptability and contributions to the team. Mbappé himself confirmed his complete adaptation to the team and his comfort playing in various attacking positions. The win puts Real Madrid four points ahead of Atlético Madrid in the La Liga standings. Mbappé’s recent form is electrifying, with eight goals in his last five games.

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