French star Kylian Mbappe’s four-goal haul – including the second-fastest treble in the competition’s history, ensured Real Madrid sealed a narrow 4-3 victory over Olympiacos.
Real Madrid secured their fourth victory in the opening phase of the Champions League against Olympiacos at the Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium.
Xabi Alonso’s side had to come from behind after Chiquinho’s early goal, but they did so thanks to a stunning performance from Mbappe, who netted a hat-trick in less than seven minutes.
In the second half, when Taremi made it 2-3, the Frenchman popped up again to slot home the fourth goal after a second assist from Vini Jr., who had a remarkable game. The Greek side did not give up, however, and in the 80th minute they made it 3-4 with a header from El Kaabi.
Mbappe grabbed his hat-trick in less than seven minutes, six minutes and 42 seconds to be precise, second fastest treble in the Champions League history, behind Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah.
Timed at six minutes 12 seconds, Salah came off the bench to score the fastest Champions League treble; Mbappe’s hat-trick at Olympiacos came in at six minutes 42 seconds.
“Scoring goals is always a pleasure for me. My teammates give me lots of great passes. I’m very lucky to play in this team with all the players in the squad. I always try to score; sometimes it happens, sometimes it doesn’t, but I always intend to help my team,” Mbappe said.
Mike Newell still holds the record for quickest ever ‘perfect’ hat-trick, scoring with his left foot, right foot and head.
In all, 115 players have scored UEFA Champions League hat-tricks, Salah making it a century on Matchday 4 of the 2022/23 competition. Paris Saint-Germain’s Vitinha was the latest to join the club on Matchday 5 in 2025/26.
Speaking about Mappe’s show, Madrid boss Alonso said, “He’s very important. His goals are crucial, but his personality, leadership and influence every day are intangible assets when it comes to building a team and creating connection and unity.”
Arsenal beat Bayern to go top, holders PSG hit 5
Arsenal beat Bayern Munchen 3-1 to record their fifth league phase win of the campaign, a perfect record which leaves them top of the table after UEFA Champions League Matchday 5 and secures them at least a place in the knockout phase play-offs.
The Gunners’ winning league phase run continued as they inflicted a first defeat of the season on Bayern in all competitions.
Arsenal took the lead on 22 minutes, when Bukayo Saka’s curling corner was nodded in by Jurrien Timber. Bayern drew level ten minutes later, Joshua Kimmich’s long ball finding Serge Gnabry to set up 17-year-old Lennart Karl in front of goal.
Noni Madueke regained the hosts’ lead with a close-range strike, before Gabriel Martinelli rounded Manuel Neuer and slotted into an open goal to wrap up the victory and book the hosts’ place in the knockout phase.
In another action, led by the irrepressible Vitinha, Paris Saint-Germain overcame Tottenham in a spectacular 5-3 triumph at the Parc des Princes.
Richarlison and Randal Kolo Muani twice gave the north London side the lead, but two Vitinha stunners cancelled out those strikes.
Fabian Ruiz and Willian Pacho struck to earn Paris a two-goal advantage and, while Kolo Muani doubled his tally for the evening, a Vitinha penalty secured the points to make it four league phase wins from five for the reigning champions despite Lucas Hernandez’s late dismissal.
Liverpool were defeated 4-1 by PSV Eindhoven in at Anfield.
PSV claimed just a second victory in 15 visits to England and, in so doing, condemned Liverpool to a ninth defeat in their last 12 games in all competitions. This was a third successive three-goal loss for the Reds.
Ivan Perisic scored an early penalty after Virgil van Dijk handled in the penalty area but Dominik Szoboszlai levelled ten minutes later. The visitors responded in the second half, however, Guus Til’s first Champions League strike added to by substitute Couhaib Driouech’s late double.