Kylian Mbappe scored all four goals for Real Madrid as they secured a 4-3 victory over Olympiacos in a dramatic UEFA Champions League match on Tuesday. The win marks Madrid's first away triumph against the Greek side in five attempts. Mbappe's seven-minute first-half hat-trick turned the game around after an early deficit.
The match at Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium in Piraeus began with Olympiacos taking the lead in the eighth minute through Chiquinho's stunning right-footed strike from outside the box, following link-up play with Daniel Podence and Ayoub El Kaabi. The goal put pressure on Real Madrid, who were seeking to end a three-game winless streak across all competitions.
Real Madrid responded emphatically in the 22nd minute when Vinicius Junior's long pass from the left found Mbappe, who fired under goalkeeper Konstantinos Tzolakis. Mbappe completed his hat-trick in quick succession: a powered header from Arda Guler's cross in the 29th minute and a deft control and finish from Eduardo Camavinga's lofted pass in the 35th minute. Aurelien Tchouameni hit the bar late in the first half as Madrid dominated after a poor start.
Olympiacos fought back in the second half, with Mehdi Taremi heading home Santiago Hezze's cross in the 52nd minute to halve the deficit. Mbappe restored Madrid's two-goal lead in the 67th minute, prodding home after Vinicius worked to the byline. However, Ayoub El Kaabi's header from Gabriel Strefezza's delivery in the 81st minute set up a tense finish, though Madrid held firm.
The victory moves Real Madrid to fifth in the Champions League league phase standings with 12 points from six games, while Olympiacos remain on two points from five matches, facing a tough path to the knockouts. Mbappe's performance was pivotal, with Vinicius' assist for the fourth goal highlighting Madrid's attacking quality despite defensive concerns.
Olympiacos showed impressive spirit, but Madrid's firepower proved decisive in this thriller.
