Mbappe Fires Back at Doubters After Achieving Rare Feat Alongside Cristiano Ronaldo

In another spectacular display, Kylian Mbappé joined an exclusive group as just the fourth Real Madrid player ever to net four goals in a single Champions League fixture, a feat accomplished only by legendary figures in the club's rich history.

The French striker found the net four times during Real Madrid's thrilling 4–3 triumph over Olympiacos, securing Los Blancos their maiden victory in an official encounter on Greek territory.

Nevertheless, this accomplishment was quickly cited as further evidence of Real Madrid's alleged reliance on Mbappé. The club's number 10 has been directly responsible for 22 of the 40 goals that Xabi Alonso's team has managed throughout all competitions, while no other squad member has contributed more than five strikes.

"I don't believe there's any reliance or similar situation," Mbappé stated. "I can affirm that without my teammates we cannot secure victories. I believe that in every fixture, each team has individuals who fulfill specific roles for the squad, and my responsibility is finding the back of the net. Ultimately, that's my contribution to the team."

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If anything, Mbappé welcomed additional scrutiny. "You shouldn't mention 'Mbappé-reliance,' you should acknowledge that Kylian is among the factors we haven't succeeded because my role is scoring goals," he emphasized. "In the end, that's the reality. You shouldn't discuss 'reliance,' you should approach and state that Kylian hasn't found the net and that Kylian must deliver goals."

Mbappé certainly fulfilled his duties during the midweek encounter. The 26-year-old delivered the second-quickest hat-trick in Champions League history (merely 31 seconds behind Mohamed Salah's benchmark of six minutes and 12 seconds) before securing the decisive fourth goal in the latter half.

He now stands alongside Cristiano Ronaldo, Alfredo Di Stéfano and Ferenc Puskás—with the last two achieving this milestone twice—as the exclusive Real Madrid players to record a four-goal showing in Europe's top club tournament.

Additionally, Mbappé currently tops the 2025–26 Champions League scoring charts with nine goals, holding a three-goal advantage over Victor Osimhen and sitting just four strikes away from matching the total that Raphinha and Serhou Guirassy shared for last season's golden boot.

Following a goalless streak across his previous three Real Madrid appearances, Mbappe dramatically rediscovered his scoring touch and has elevated his seasonal tally to 22 goals across 18 matches for Los Blancos.

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A 7 minute hat-trick. You don't stay ahead of Real Madrid for long when Mbappe's on the pitch. pic.twitter.com/TBgUMeDhtc

In conversation with RM Play after his historic four-goal Champions League performance against Olympiacos, Mbappé was invited to reflect on joining the illustrious Real Madrid legends on this exclusive roster.

"Excellent company, wouldn't you agree?" Mbappé responded with a smile. "These are individuals who have shaped Real Madrid's legacy, who defined an entire period at Real Madrid. It's a privilege for me to belong to this roster.

"However, as I've mentioned, I only arrived here a year ago. Ultimately I still have much work ahead to stand equal with these players who have contributed so significantly to Real Madrid. But I'm following the path toward achieving remarkable things [with Real Madrid] and that represents my greatest aspiration."

Within just over a season, Mbappé is already constructing an impressive legacy with the 15-time European champions. Should he maintain this trajectory and assist Los Blancos in continuing to expand their trophy collection, there's genuine potential for him to enter the ranks of Real Madrid legends.