Mbappe Shines with Hat-Trick as Real Madrid Triumphs in Champions League

Kylian Mbappe has been in exceptional form this season with Real Madrid, although he entered the latest match without a goal in his previous three appearances. However, the French international quickly ended that drought by equalizing for the visitors just 22 minutes into the match. He then scored his second goal two minutes later, putting Real Madrid ahead, followed by a third goal before the half-hour mark. Arda Guler’s precise pass found Mbappe in considerable space, allowing him to confidently dispatch a low shot past goalkeeper Konstantinos Tzolakis, securing yet another match ball for his collection.

Mbappe’s hat-trick is now the second fastest recorded in Champions League history, with the three goals achieved in just six minutes and 42 seconds—only surpassed by Mohamed Salah’s treble against Rangers in 2022, which was completed in six minutes and 13 seconds.

Additionally, the Real Madrid superstar has now recorded more away hat-tricks than any other player in Champions League history, marking this latest achievement as his fourth three-goal match in an away fixture.

Last season, Mbappe clinched the Golden Shoe, outperforming competitors such as Viktor Gyokeres and Salah with 31 goals during his debut season with Real Madrid after his high-profile transfer from Paris Saint-Germain. Currently, he aims to reclaim this prestigious award, demonstrating excellent form with 13 goals in 13 La Liga matches this season. His recent hat-trick against Olympiacos also brings his Champions League tally to eight goals in five appearances.

As Real Madrid prepares to return to Spain following their trip to Greece, the team aims to regain momentum in their title challenge after dropping points against Elche in their last outing. They are set to face Girona on Sunday at Montilivi, with Mbappe poised to continue his red-hot performance.