Mbappé’s Quadruple Powers Real Madrid to thrilling 4-3 Champions League Victory Over Olympiacos
Piraeus, Greece – Kylian Mbappé delivered a stunning individual performance, scoring all four of Real Madrid’s goals in a pulsating 4-3 victory over Olympiacos in a UEFA Champions League clash on Tuesday. The result secures Real Madrid’s place at the top of Group D with a maximum of 12 points after five matches, guaranteeing qualification for the knockout stages.
This match showcased Mbappé’s remarkable finishing and speed, solidifying his status as one of the world’s most risky attackers. The win allows Real Madrid to focus on domestic duties with Champions League progression already confirmed, while Olympiacos face an uphill battle to secure European football beyond Christmas. The French superstar’s four-goal haul is a rare feat in the competition, highlighting his impact on the game.
Olympiacos drew first blood in the 8th minute when Chiquinho unleashed a powerful shot from the edge of the penalty area. Mbappé swiftly responded, leveling the score in the 22nd minute. He then completed a remarkable first-half turnaround,heading home a cross from Arda Güler in the 24th minute and completing a hat-trick with a clinical finish in the 29th minute.
A VAR review denied Vinicius Junior a goal in the 32nd minute due to an offside call, despite an assist from Mbappé. After the break, olympiacos mounted a comeback, with Taremi reducing the deficit to 3-1 with a header in the 52nd minute. Mbappé extended Real Madrid’s lead once more in the 60th minute, before El Kaabi scored Olympiacos’ third goal in the 81st minute, setting up a tense finish.
Arda Güler, making his start in the first eleven, contributed with an assist before being substituted in the 61st minute.
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Olympiacos: Tzolakis; Rodinei, Retsos, Pirola, Ortega; Mouzakitis, Dani García; Gelson Martins, Chiquinho, Podence; El Kaabi.
Real Madrid: Lunin; Alexander-Arnold, Asencio, Rüdiger, Mendy; Camavinga, Valverde, Tchouameni; arda Güler, Vinicius, Mbappé.
