Mbappé's Hat-trick Drives Real Madrid to 6 Points in Champions League
Kylian Mbappé's hat-trick powered Real Madrid to a 5-0 victory over Qairat Almaty in the Champions League. The win saw Madrid secure six points from their first two games, while Mbappé has now scored five goals in the competition this season.
In other Champions League action, Olympique Marseille thrashed Ajax Amsterdam 4-0. Meanwhile, Liverpool FC suffered their first-ever Champions League defeat, losing 0-1 to Galatasaray with Arne Slot at the helm. Tottenham Hotspur drew 2-2 with Champions League debutants FK Bodo/Glimt, thanks to two goals from former Frankfurt player Jens Petter Hauge. Atalanta Bergamo secured their first three points with a 2-1 win over Club Brugge. Unfortunately, Liverpool's goalkeeper Alisson and former Frankfurt player Hugo Ekitike were both substituted injured in the game against Galatasaray.
Elsewhere, José Mourinho's Benfica Lisbon fell 0-1 to his former club FC Chelsea. Inter Milan, however, sit atop the Champions League table with six points after a 3-0 win over Slavia Prague.
Mbappé's impressive form continues to drive Real Madrid's Champions League campaign, while Liverpool's historic loss and Benfica's defeat highlight the competition's unpredictable nature. Inter Milan, meanwhile, lead the table after a strong start.
