🎥 These unlikely hat-tricks in European cups
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The hat-trick by Federico Valverde against Manchester City reminded us of one thing: in European Cups, the heroes are not always the ones we expect.
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From lightning-fast hat-tricks to feats by unexpected profiles, here are some of the most improbable hat-tricks on the European stage.
Kurzawa's Unprecedented Feat (C1)
On October 31, 2017, against Anderlecht, Parisian defender Layvin Kurzawa became the first—and to date the only—defender to score a hat-trick in the Champions League.
Gomis' Record Hat-trick
In December 2011, Lyon striker Bafétimbi Gomis scored the fastest hat-trick in Champions League history: just 8 minutes!
Salah Claims the Record (C1)
More than a decade after Gomis' feat (October 12, 2022), Mohamed Salah shattered this record with a hat-trick in 6 minutes and 12 seconds against the Rangers.
Rodrygo's Inaugural Hat-trick (C1)
At 18, in his first start in the Champions League, Rodrygo scored a hat-trick against Galatasaray. A spectacular debut!
Falcao, the White Tiger Roars (C3)
On December 2, 2010, on the snow-covered field of Rapid Vienna, Radamel Falcao (Porto) scored a hat-trick.
Gift Orban, the Unbeatable Record? (C4)
On March 15, 2023, against Istanbul BaÅŸakÅŸehir, Nigerian striker Gift Orban (La Gantoise) scored the fastest hat-trick in the history of UEFA club competitions: 3 minutes and 25 seconds.
Yazıcı Overcomes the Rossoneri (C3)
On November 6, 2020, Lille's attacking midfielder Yusuf Yazıcı ended AC Milan's unbeaten streak (24 matches in all competitions) by scoring a hat-trick at San Siro.
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