Mbappe Nets Seven-Minute Hat-Trick as Real Madrid Edge Olympiakos 4-3
Kylian Mbappe delivered one of the most dazzling performances in Champions League history, scoring the second-fastest hat-trick of all time to propel Real Madrid to a thrilling 4-3 win at Olympiakos.
The La Liga giants were stunned early when Olympiakos forward Chiquinho gave the home side the lead in the 17th minute at the Stadio Georgios Karaiskakis. However, Mbappe quickly turned the game on its head with a sensational seven-minute treble, netting three goals in the span of just seven minutes — in the 22nd, 24th, and 29th minutes — to give Madrid a commanding 3-1 lead before halftime.
Mbappe’s Historic Hat-Trick
Mbappe’s remarkable achievement places him second on the all-time list for fastest hat-tricks in Champions League history, just behind Mohamed Salah, who scored his treble in a record six minutes and 12 seconds against Rangers in 2022. Mbappe’s lightning-fast three-goal salvo was a testament to his clinical finishing and his ability to take control of a game in the blink of an eye.
The French superstar wasn’t done yet, adding a fourth goal in the second half to cap off a sensational individual performance. His fourth goal came after Olympiakos had pulled one back with a header from Mehdi Taremi in the 54th minute and another from Ayoub El Kaabi in the 61st minute. However, Mbappe’s fourth goal proved to be the difference, as Real Madrid held on for the narrow win.
Real Madrid Holds Off Olympiakos’ Late Charge
Despite Mbappe’s heroics, Olympiakos fought hard to mount a comeback. Taremi’s and El Kaabi’s headers gave the hosts hope, but Madrid’s defense, led by the ever-reliable Thibaut Courtois in goal, managed to fend off the late pressure. While Olympiakos threatened in the final stages, they were unable to find an equalizer, and Real Madrid secured all three points in what was a dramatic, high-paced encounter.
Other Champions League Results
In other Champions League action, Atletico Madrid secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Inter Milan, with Jose Maria Gimenez scoring a stoppage-time header to hand Atletico all three points. Despite goals from Julian Alvarez and Piotr Zielinski for Inter, Atletico’s late rally saw them edge out their Italian rivals.
Atalanta put in an impressive performance, dominating Eintracht Frankfurt 3-0 thanks to goals from Ademola Lookman, Ederson, and Charles De Ketelaere in a five-minute second-half blitz. Similarly, Sporting CP defeated Club Brugge 3-0, with goals from Geovany Quenda, Luis Suarez, and Francisco Trincao.
Copenhagen finally registered their first victory of the campaign, surviving a late fightback to secure a 3-2 win over Kairat Almaty. Goals from Viktor Dadason, Jordan Larsson, and Robert gave the hosts a comfortable lead, but late strikes from Dastan Satpayev and Olzhas Baibek ensured a tense conclusion.
In an eventful clash in Cyprus, Pafos earned a 2-2 draw at home to Monaco. The match saw Monaco take the lead twice through Takumi Minamino and Folarin Balogun, only for David Luiz to equalize on both occasions. Luiz’s second goal made him the competition’s second-oldest goalscorer at 38 years old.
Player of the Match: Kylian Mbappe
Mbappe’s scintillating performance was the highlight of the evening, as his four goals in a 4-3 victory will go down in the history books. His seven-minute hat-trick is one of the fastest in Champions League history, reaffirming his status as one of the best players in the world.
What’s Next for Real Madrid?
Real Madrid’s thrilling win over Olympiakos puts them in a strong position in their Champions League group as they continue their campaign. With Mbappe in such devastating form, Madrid will be confident in their pursuit of further European success this season.
For Olympiakos, the loss is a setback, but their resilience in pushing Madrid so hard despite going 3-1 down will provide them with plenty of encouragement for the remainder of their group-stage matches.
Other Notable Results:
- Atletico Madrid 2-1 Inter Milan
- Atalanta 3-0 Eintracht Frankfurt
- Sporting CP 3-0 Club Brugge
- Copenhagen 3-2 Kairat Almaty
- Pafos 2-2 Monaco
