Mbappé scores historic hat-trick as Lewandowski still waits for his 100th goal

The Frenchman shines even in defeat, taking the lead in the Pichichi race, while Lewandowski’s goal drought drags on.

Details: Kylian Mbappé put on a spectacular show in his first ever El Clásico, netting a dazzling hat-trick in a match that ended with Real Madrid losing 3-4 to Barcelona at Camp Nou. Despite the team’s setback, the 26-year-old striker raised his La Liga tally to 27 goals, overtaking Robert Lewandowski, who has 25 goals in 31 matches.

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The Polish forward hasn’t scored in the league since March 30, when he found the net against Girona, and his quest for a landmark 100th goal for Barcelona in all competitions continues.

Lewandowski’s scoring form has dipped since suffering a muscle injury in the clash with Celta, which sidelined him for five games. His last goal came over a month ago—in the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinal against Borussia Dortmund. With the season winding down, the wait for that milestone 100th goal goes on.

Reminder: Mbappé’s 38 goals across all competitions this season set a new record for a Real Madrid debutant, surpassing Iván Zamorano’s 37-goal mark from the 1992/93 campaign.