Dar es Salaam. Kylian Mbappé produced a sensational individual performance on Wednesday night (November 26), rewriting sections of Real Madrid’s Champions League history during a dramatic 4–3 victory over Olympiacos in Athens.
The French forward was simply unstoppable at the Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium, scoring all four of Real Madrid’s goals as the Spanish giants snapped a three-match winless run in the competition.
Xabi Alonso’s side, under pressure to rediscover their rhythm in Europe, travelled to Greece knowing only a win would restore confidence — and Mbappé delivered in emphatic fashion.
A record-breaking night
Mbappé’s first three goals sealed his fifth career Champions League hat-trick, allowing him to surpass club legend Karim Benzema’s tally of four.
It was a symbolic moment, underscoring how quickly the 26-year-old is etching his name into the club’s European folklore.
But the records did not stop there.
When Mbappé added his fourth of the night — completing a rare ‘poker’ — he eclipsed Cristiano Ronaldo’s best return after five group-stage matches.
Ronaldo had previously set the benchmark with eight goals from his opening five Champions League appearances in both the 2013/14 and 2017/18 seasons.
Mbappé now stands alone, having reached nine goals in the same span this campaign.
Driving Madrid forward
Beyond the numbers, Mbappé’s explosive outing served as a timely reminder of his ability to take control of high-stakes matches.
With Real Madrid targeting another deep run in Europe, their new talisman appears ready to shoulder the responsibility that once belonged to Benzema — and, before him, Ronaldo.
For Los Blancos, the victory in Greece restores momentum. For Mbappé, it marks yet another step in what is shaping up to be a historic debut season in Madrid.
