Kylian Mbappé etched his name further into Champions League history with a stunning performance for Real Madrid, while Atlético Madrid snatched a dramatic victory against Inter Milan in a thrilling night of European football.
Mbappé's Rapid-Fire Hat-Trick
Real Madrid traveled to face Olympiacos, and Mbappé delivered a masterclass, scoring a hat-trick in a mere 6 minutes and 42 seconds. This incredible feat marks the second-fastest hat-trick in Champions League history, narrowly missing Mohamed Salah's record of 6 minutes and 12 seconds set in 2022. Mbappé's goals came in the 22nd, 24th, and 29th minutes of the match, leaving the Greek side reeling. He added a fourth goal later in the match to complete a memorable individual performance. Despite fine headers from Mehdi Taremi and Ayoub El Kaabi, Madrid edged over the finishing line to win 4-3. This performance underscores Mbappé's sensational form and his immediate impact since joining Real Madrid. In September, Mbappé scored his first Champions League goal for Real Madrid in a 3-1 victory over VfB Stuttgart.
Atlético Madrid's Late Drama
In Madrid, Atlético and Inter Milan engaged in a tightly contested match that went down to the wire. Julian Alvarez scored for Atletico. Piotr Zielinski leveled the score for Inter Milan. With the game seemingly headed for a draw, José María Giménez rose to the occasion, scoring a dramatic added-time header to secure a 2-1 victory for Atlético. The late goal sent the home crowd into raptures and showcased Atlético's trademark resilience under coach Diego Simeone. Simeone, known for his passionate sideline demeanor, displayed a range of emotions throughout the match, reflecting the high stakes and dramatic twists of the game. This victory was crucial for Atlético, who are looking to advance in the Champions League.
Other Champions League Action
Elsewhere in the Champions League, Atalanta secured an impressive 3-0 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt, while Sporting Lisbon defeated Club Brugge by the same scoreline. FC Copenhagen survived a late comeback attempt to defeat Kairat Almaty 3-2.
