Mbappé's Four-Goal Night Sparks a Heated Moment in Athens

Match Recap

Kylian Mbappé starred for Real Madrid with a four-goal haul as they fought to a 4-3 victory against Olympiakos in Athens in the Champions League group stage. His goals came in the 22nd, 24th, 29th, and 59th minutes, completing a historic night that sent Madrid into a commanding position in the match and kept the pressure on their rivals in the group.

Madrid’s rhythm shifted from a wary start to a whirlwind display, with Mbappé catalyzing the momentum after a testing opening period that saw the Greek side take an early lead. The forward’s clinical finishing and smart movement helped the Spanish giants carve out a precious lead, which they would defend with grit in a dramatic second half.

In the latter stages, Olympiakos fought back with relentless vigor, scoring twice to haul the deficit back to 3-2 and then to 3-3 before Madrid eventually found a decisive fourth. The home side’s resilience added a layer of tension to an already enthralling encounter, keeping the outcome in doubt until the final moments.

In the mixed zone after the game, Mbappé showed a rare moment of irritation when asked about whether Madrid rely too heavily on him. He replied firmly: "Don’t say that. Say Mbappé was responsible for our win today. I think that question is inappropriate, with all due respect."

Mbappé’s Post-Game Remarks

Mbappé went on to emphasize the collective nature of success at Real Madrid: "Every player has a duty within the team. My job is to score, but without the rest of the players we wouldn’t win matches. Each player performs a role, and I don’t think there is any over-reliance. That’s journalist or external talk, not reality inside the squad."

He also acknowledged the privilege of sharing a place among a select group of Madrid players who have netted four goals in a single Champions League match, calling it an honor while stressing that more performances are needed to be measured against the club’s rich history.

As for the game itself, Madrid’s goals came at crucial moments, with a persistent second-half push ensuring the win remained within reach of the visitors despite Olympiakos’ late pressure. The result left Real Madrid on 12 points, while Olympiakos remained with two points, underscoring the intensity of Europe’s top competition.

Madrid closed the chapter on a historically tense Athens rivalry with a deserved win, the kind of victory that blends individual brilliance with collective resolve. The match also reinforced the idea that Real Madrid can endure pressure and still emerge victorious when Mbappé is firing on all cylinders.

Punchline time: If football had a GPS, Mbappé would be the only destination where the defender’s route simply reroutes to him. Punchline two: The ball doesn’t bounce off him; it signs a four-goal contract and stays for the night.