Olympiacos started aggressively in front of their home crowd, pressing high and forcing Madrid into uncomfortable early moments. Their intensity paid off as gaps appeared in Madrid’s defensive structure, creating a back-and-forth rhythm that defined the entire night.

But once Mbappé found the first opening, the match shifted. His speed, timing and finishing punished every inch of space the Greek side left behind them. The second goal arrived quickly from another explosive move, and the third completed a clinical blitz that silenced the home supporters and stunned even Madrid fans who have already come to expect the extraordinary from him.

Despite Mbappé’s heroics, Olympiacos refused to fade. They continued to attack and clawed their way back into the game, scoring again to close the gap and forcing Madrid to defend deep in the later stages. Their resilience kept the match alive until the final whistle, turning the night into one of the most dramatic fixtures of the group stage.

For Madrid, the win strengthens their group position, but the defensive lapses will prompt hard internal reflection. Olympiacos exposed issues that better opponents could exploit, yet the night belonged to Mbappé. The Champions League has always been a stage built for decisive moments, and he once again showed why he remains one of its purest match-winners.

A hat-trick, a record, and a result delivered in hostile territory, Mbappé’s performance was another reminder that he doesn’t just influence games, he transforms them.