Federico Valverde’s superb first-half hat-trick helped Real Madrid demolish Manchester City 3-0 in the Champions League last-16 first leg on Wednesday. 
Los Blancos were missing several key players including Kylian Mbappe, but the midfielder’s treble — netted inside a 22-minute spell — crushed Pep Guardiola’s team at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Real Madrid coach Arbeloa showered praise on Valverde, comparing him to club legend Juanito, who played 401 games for them and was considered by fans to represent the essence of the club because of his performances in vital matches.