Kylian Mbappe was the star of the show as Real Madrid secured a dramatic 4-2 victory over Olympiacos in the Champions League, ending a three-game winless streak in all competitions. The French superstar showcased his lethal finishing and explosive pace in a night to remember at the Greek club’s home stadium.
Olympiacos Take Early Lead
Olympiacos shocked the visitors early when Francisco Chiquinho curled a spectacular 20-yard strike into the top corner, giving the hosts a 1-0 advantage. Despite missing five defenders and their first-choice goalkeeper due to injury and illness, Real Madrid quickly responded, with Mbappe taking control of the match.
Mbappe’s Hat-Trick in Seven Minutes
Mbappe produced a Champions League masterclass, scoring three goals in just seven minutes—the second quickest hat-trick in the competition’s history.
- His first came after a perfectly timed Vinicius Jr. pass split the Olympiacos defence, allowing Mbappe to finish calmly.
- The second was a precise header from Arda Guler’s cross.
- The third saw Mbappe beat the offside trap to score from Eduardo Camavinga’s pass.
Mbappe nearly had an assist for Vinicius Jr., but VAR intervened, ruling the goal out due to offside. Aurelien Tchouameni also hit the crossbar as Real dominated possession despite their makeshift defensive line.
Olympiacos briefly pulled one back through a bullet header from substitute Mehdi Taremi, before Mbappe calmly slotted in his fourth goal from a Vinicius pass. Ayoub el Kaabi then reduced the deficit again for the hosts, but Real held on for the win.
Mbappe’s Record-Breaking Performance
This performance marks a continuation of Mbappe’s red-hot scoring form:
- He is currently top scorer in the Champions League with nine goals in five games, his highest tally in the competition so far.
- Across all competitions this season, he has scored 22 goals in 18 appearances.
- This was the fourth time in his career that he has scored four or more goals in a single game.
- He now holds the record for most away hat-tricks in European Cup or Champions League history (four).
- He became the first Real Madrid player to score four goals in a European away match.
“Scoring goals is always a pleasure for me,” Mbappe said. “I feel good, I’m very happy, and my teammates give me lots of great passes.”
Impact on Champions League Standings
The win lifts Real Madrid to fifth in their group, three points behind leaders Arsenal, while Olympiacos remain at the bottom with just two points. The result also ends Real Madrid’s three-game winless streak in all competitions and marks their first competitive victory in Athens in ten visits.
Next Fixtures
- Real Madrid will host Manchester City in the Champions League on Wednesday, 10 December at 20:00 GMT.
- Olympiacos travel to Kairat Almaty on Tuesday, 9 December at 15:30 GMT.
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