Kylian Mbappé delivered a breathtaking individual performance, scoring all four goals for Real Madrid in a thrilling 4-3 Champions League victory away at Olympiacos. The French superstar's remarkable display included the competition's second-fastest hat-trick, completely transforming a match where the Spanish giants had fallen behind.
Mbappé's Masterclass in Greece
The match at the hostile Stadio Georgios Karaiskakis took an early worrying turn for the La Liga leaders when Chiquinho put Olympiacos ahead. However, any concerns were swiftly erased by a devastating seven-minute spell from Mbappé. The forward found the net in the 22nd, 24th, and 29th minutes to complete a stunning hat-trick and turn the game on its head.
This incredible treble is now officially the second-fastest in Champions League history, sitting only behind Mohamed Salah's six-minute, twelve-second feat for Liverpool against Rangers in 2022. Not content with three, Mbappé added a fourth goal later in the match, which proved vital as Olympiacos fought back with headers from Mehdi Taremi and Ayoub El Kaabi.
Last-Gasp Drama for Atlético Madrid
In another dramatic Group Stage encounter, Atlético Madrid snatched a 2-1 victory over Inter with a stoppage-time winner. The match seemed destined for a draw after goals from Julián Alvarez and Piotr Zielinski had cancelled each other out. However, José María Giménez rose to head home in the dying moments, securing a priceless three points for the Spanish side.
Comfortable Wins and Tense Finishes Elsewhere
Elsewhere in Europe, there were one-sided victories and nail-biting conclusions. Atalanta produced a stunning five-minute blitz in the second half against Eintracht Frankfurt, with Ademola Lookman, Ederson, and Charles De Ketelaere all scoring to seal an impressive 3-0 away win.
Sporting also enjoyed a 3-0 home victory over Club Brugge, with Geovany Quenda, Luis Suárez, and Francisco Trincão getting on the scoresheet. Copenhagen held on for their first win of the campaign, eventually beating Kairat Almaty 3-2 after a late fightback from the visitors.
In a dramatic draw, Mohammed Salisu's late own goal handed Pafos a 2-2 result with Monaco. The match was notable for David Luiz becoming the competition's second-oldest scorer at 38 years old with his equaliser, before Folarin Balogun thought he had won it for Monaco.
