Key Takeaways:
- Kylian Mbappé scored all four goals as Real Madrid beat Olympiacos 4-3 on Wednesday
- The French forward surpassed Karim Benzema in Champions League hat-tricks
- Mbappé moved ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo’s record for goals in the first five games of a Champions League season for the club
Champions League Thriller in Athens
Kylian Mbappé delivered a sensational individual performance on Wednesday evening as Real Madrid claimed a crucial 4-3 victory over Olympiacos in the Champions League. The action took place at The Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium in Athens, with Xabi Alonso’s side returning to winning ways after enduring a run of three fixtures without a win. All four goals for Los Blancos were found by Mbappé, marking a night to remember both for the player and his club.
UCL hat tricks:
5 — Kylian Mbappé
4 — Karim Benzema pic.twitter.com/IfxQHv0JdA— StatMuse FC (@statmusefc) November 26, 2025
Historic Milestones for Mbappé
Mbappé’s remarkable display not only ended Real Madrid’s three-match winless streak but also wrote his name into the record books. After completing his hat-trick, the 26-year-old international moved beyond Karim Benzema’s mark for Champions League hat-tricks by a French player.
Mbappé then went one better by scoring his fourth goal, enabling him to surpass Cristiano Ronaldo for goals scored in the opening five matches of a Champions League campaign for the club. Ronaldo had previously registered eight goals in his first five appearances during both the 2013/14 and 2017/18 seasons. Mbappé now leads with nine goals in five matches this season.
| Player | Goals in Opening 5 UCL Matches | Season(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Kylian Mbappé | 9 | 2025/26 |
| Cristiano Ronaldo | 8 | 2013/14, 2017/18 |
Summary
With his four-goal masterclass in Greece, Mbappé has set new standards for Real Madrid’s European achievements, moving past two of the most prominent figures in the club’s recent history. His extraordinary form will serve as a major boost for Los Blancos in the latter stages of the competition.
