Hat-trick Hero Lopez Sparks Barça as Champions League routs Olympiakos and Clasico beckons
21 October 2025
Barcelona’s commanding night in the Champions League
Barcelona dismantled Olympiakos 6-1 in the UEFA Champions League, with Fermin Lopez delivering a first-team hat-trick and earning the man of the match in a performance that electrified the Camp Nou atmosphere.
The Spanish forward, who had just returned from injury, confirmed his full fitness after the game, telling Marca that the win was exactly what the team needed and that the Clasico is the next big target.
Lopez’s treble, Rashford’s brace and the Clasico looming
Lopez struck in the 7th, 38th and 76th minutes, while Marcus Rashford added a brace in the 74th and 79th and Lamine Yamal converted a late penalty in the 68th.
Coach Hans Flick lauded Lopez’s versatility, noting the forward can operate behind the strikers or as a playmaker, and will take whatever role the team requires under his system.
Olympiakos’ goal came from Ayoub El Kaabi via a penalty in the 53rd minute, a moment of relief amid Barça’s onslaught.
Barcelona moved to six points in the group, sitting third, while Olympiakos remained on one point.
Opta highlighted the night as Barça’s first six-goal European win since 2017, while Skokka noted Lopez as the first Spanish player to notch a Champions League hat-trick for Barcelona.
At 18 years and 100 days, Lamine Yamal became the second-youngest Barcelona player to score twice in the competition and the youngest to reach 25 appearances in Champions League play. The evening also featured notable contributions from under-19 teammates who helped push the tempo and create chances.
Drew Fernandez became the second youngest player to provide an assist on his Champions League debut at 17 years and 282 days, a marker that added more glow to a record-filled night for Barcelona’s youngsters.
Looking ahead, Barcelona travel to Real Madrid for the Clasico on Sunday, with Real Madrid leading La Liga and Barça chasing to close the gap at the top of the table.
In summary, it was a night that showcased Barcelona’s attacking firepower and left fans buzzing about the potential for more big nights in the campaign.
Punchline time: If Lopez keeps this up, Barça might start charging admission for the goals—tonight they came with a side of popcorn. Punchline two: Clasico is coming, so Madrid better bring their goalkeeper a map—tonight the back of the net kept moving like a scavenger hunt."
