Kylian Mbappe delivered a sensational four-goal performance in Real Madrid’s 4–3 Champions League win over Olympiakos, but the night ended with a tense exchange between the French star and a journalist.
Mbappe, who already has 22 goals in 18 games this season, produced one of the fastest hat-tricks in Champions League history, scoring three times within just seven minutes before adding a fourth after the break. His brilliance carried Madrid to a much-needed victory after a difficult run of results.
However, during the post-match press conference, a reporter suggested that Real Madrid were becoming “too dependent” on Mbappe — a comment that instantly irritated the forward. He shut down the claim, calling it a “bad question,” and insisted that his success is a product of the entire team’s efforts.
“Everyone has their role in the team. Mine is to score,” Mbappe responded.
“But without my teammates we don’t win games. I don’t think there is any dependency. That’s something people from the outside like to say.”
His four-goal display placed him alongside Real Madrid legends Alfredo Di Stéfano, Ferenc Puskás and Cristiano Ronaldo — the only other players to score four in a Champions League game for the club. Mbappe said it was an honour, but made it clear he still has more to prove.
Madrid’s win comes at a time when manager Xabi Alonso has been under pressure following three games without victory. Mbappe stressed that the squad is united behind their coach and that the players must protect him amid growing media scrutiny.
“People talk a lot when you play for Real Madrid,” Mbappe said.
“We have to protect the coach, the staff, everyone. We’re all in this together.”
The victory lifts the mood in Madrid, but the team knows improvement is still needed as they navigate a demanding season.
