Kylian Mbappe Pays Homage to Cristiano Ronaldo After Scoring Ligue 1 Hat Trick for PSG

• Kylian Mbappe has paid homage to the iconic Cristiano Ronaldo
• The French star scored a Ligue 1 treble for Paris Saint-Germain
• Mbappe now has scored a tally of 38 goals over all competitions

Kylian Mbappe showcased his brilliance with a hat-trick as Paris Saint-Germain dominated Montpellier, extending their lead at the top of the French Ligue 1 table to 12 points.

The France national captain opened the scoring for the Parisians in the 22nd minute and continued his onslaught with two more goals in the second half of the top flight encounter.

His third goal, a trademark half-volley after a dazzling run and quick thinking from teammate, Lee Kang-in, marked his 250th goal for PSG across all competitions since his arrival in August 2017.

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With this performance, the Frenchman now boasts 24 league goals for the season, securing his third hat-trick of the campaign, per Transfermarkt.

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However, Mbappe's recent outings have been unconventional.

He found himself on the bench for two of PSG's last three league matches and was substituted at half-time against Monaco, where he watched the remainder of the match alongside his mother in the stands.

This decision came amid the anticipation of his departure at the end of the season, as well as an expected announcement of a rumoured blockbuster move to Real Madrid, as reported by the BBC.

Mbappe pays tribute to Cristiano Ronaldo

Despite the off-field drama, the 25-year-old's on-field brilliance has remained undiminished.

His hat-trick against Montpellier brings him closer to reaching the milestone of 40 goals for the season.

Mbappe's celebration after his third goal paid homage to his idol, Cristiano Ronaldo.

After completing his ninth career hat-trick, the 2018 World Cup winner executed a celebration reminiscent of Ronaldo's iconic pose.

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Standing with legs apart and hands on his waist, Mbappe mirrored Ronaldo's signature move, adding a touch of flair and style to his performance.

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Kylian Mbappe is set to depart PSG this summer amid speculation linking him to a move to Real Madrid but has also appeared to have ruled out a potential switch to a Premier League outfit, Sports Brief reported.

In a video shared online by Arsenal fan, Mikey Pouli, the France national captain was approached after PSG's 3-1 victory over OGC Nice in the French Cup, with the fan urging him to consider a move to London.