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Federico Valverde’s hat-trick against Manchester City was a reminder of one thing: in European Cups, the heroes are not always the ones you expect.
From lightning-fast hat-tricks to exploits by unexpected profiles, here are some of the most improbable hat-tricks on the European stage.
Kurzawa’s Unprecedented Feat (UCL)
On October 31, 2017, against Anderlecht, Parisian full-back Layvin Kurzawa became the first—and to this day, the only—defender to score a hat-trick in the Champions League.
Gomis’s 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 (UCL)
More than a decade after Gomis’s feat (October 12, 2022), Mohamed Salah shattered this record with a hat-trick in 6 minutes and 12 seconds against Rangers.
Rodrygo’s Debut Hat-Trick (UCL)
At 18 years old, in his first Champions League start, Rodrygo scored a hat-trick against Galatasaray. A sensational debut!
Falcao, the White Tiger Roars (UEL)
On December 2, 2010, on the pitch of Rapid Vienna, Radamel Falcao (Porto) scored a hat-trick on a field completely covered in snow.
Gift Orban, the Unbeatable Record? (UECL)
On March 15, 2023, against Istanbul BaÅŸakÅŸehir, Nigerian striker Gift Orban (Gent) scored the fastest hat-trick in the history of UEFA club competitions: 3 minutes and 25 seconds.
Yazıcı Crushes the Rossoneri (UEL)
On November 6, 2020, Lille attacking midfielder Yusuf Yazıcı ended AC Milan’s unbeaten run (24 matches in all competitions) by netting a hat-trick at San Siro.
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