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Thrilling Encounter in Piraeus: Goal Fest and Controversy in the Champions League
The Stadio Georgios Karaiskáki in Piraeus witnessed a vibrant Champions League match between Olympiakos Piraeus and Real Madrid, which ended with a result that reflects the intensity and twists of the game.
Olympiakos struck first with a goal by Chiquinho in the 8th minute, following a good assist from A. El Kaabi. However, Real Madrid reacted strongly, led by a spectacular Kylian Mbappé. The Frenchman equalized in the 22nd minute, assisted by Vinicius Junior, and then put his team ahead in the 24th minute thanks to a pass from A. Guler. Mbappé completed his hat-trick in the 29th minute, assisted by E. Camavinga, making it 1-3. A goal by Vinicius Junior was disallowed by VAR in the 32nd minute for offside, frustrating the chance to extend the lead.
In the second half, Olympiakos came back strong. M. Taremi reduced the deficit in the 52nd minute, assisted by S. Hezze. Mbappé scored his fourth goal in the 60th minute, again assisted by Vinicius Junior, making it 2-4. El Kaabi scored the Greek team’s third goal in the 81st minute, assisted by G. Strefezza, giving hope to the home fans.
Despite their efforts, Olympiakos couldn’t achieve the equalizer. Real Madrid took a valuable victory from Greece in a match marked by Mbappé’s effectiveness and the constant fight from both teams. The match was officiated by Michael Oliver from England. Real Madrid enjoyed 59% possession, compared to Olympiakos’s 41%. The Greek team had 18 shots (8 on target), while Real Madrid had 15 (7 on target).
Substitutions olympiakos piraeus: at minute 28 Chiquinho came in and M. Taremi went out., at minute 46 D. Garcia came in and S. Hezze went out., at minute 62 L. Pirola came in and G. Biancone went out., at minute 71 D. Podence came in and G. Strefezza went out., at minute 71 Rodinei came in and Costinha went out.
Substitutions real madrid: at minute 46 E. Camavinga came in and D. Ceballos went out., at minute 61 A. Guler came in and J. Bellingham went out., at minute 73 R. Asencio came in and B. Diaz went out., at minute 90 Vinicius Junior came in and F. Garcia went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Olympiakos Piraeus
Titulares:
Real Madrid
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