Real Madrid is back to its best, and there are other storylines to follow as the Champions League round of 16 approaches.

Kylian Mbappe struck a brilliant hat-trick for Champions League holders Real Madrid in a 3-1 win over Manchester City on Wednesday, helping Los Blancos reach the last 16 with a 6-3 aggregate victory.

A 6-3 aggregate defeat was another low point in a frustrating campaign for City, who now look set for a rebuild in the summer.

Kylian Mbappé stole the show with a brilliant hat-trick as Real Madrid cruised past Manchester City, strolling to a 3-0 win ...

Kylian Mbappe struck a brilliant hat-trick for Champions League holders Real Madrid in a 3-1 win over Manchester City on ...

Kylian Mbappe starred for Real Madrid, with his stunning hat-trick inspiring a 3-1 win over Manchester City in the second leg of their Champions League knockout play-off, sealing a 6-3 win on ...

Man City out of Champions League as Kylian Mbappe hits hat-trick for Real Madrid - Mbappe helped the holders to a 3-1 victory ...

Real Madrid swept Manchester City aside to qualify for the Champions League last 16 on Wednesday, while Paris Saint-Germain ...

Here are the City player ratings as Manchester City crashed out of the Champions League with a 3-1 defeat to Real Madrid at ...