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Full Time: Real Madrid – Olympiacos 4-3 – An amazing match at Karaiskakis Stadium

Real Madrid prevails 4-3 as Olympiacos pushed hard in the final minutes

Newsroom November 26 10:16

Full Time: Real Madrid 4-3 Olympiacos

The thrilling encounter at Karaiskakis Stadium has come to an end, with Real Madrid narrowly securing a 4-3 victory over Olympiacos.

Despite the intense pressure from Olympiacos in the final minutes—including a strong header from El Kaabi that was comfortably saved by Real Madrid’s goalkeeper Lunin—the Greek side couldn’t find the equalizer.

The game extended beyond five minutes of added time, with Olympiacos pushing hard until the very last moments, but Real Madrid held on to their slim lead to claim the win.

It was a spectacular match full of drama and high-quality football, but ultimately Real Madrid took the three points in a closely contested battle.

The game between Olympiacos and Real Madrid is heating up as we enter the final stages with five minutes of added time. Olympiacos is pushing hard, having already played the first minute of stoppage time.

At 88 minutes, Olympiacos is dominating possession, relentlessly pressing Real Madrid. A corner kick was taken by Strefezza, but his teammates couldn’t capitalize on the opportunity.

Real Madrid is making a substitution as Vinícius leaves the pitch, replaced by Fran García.

Earlier, at 86 minutes, Strefezza unleashed a fantastic shot that narrowly missed the post—a huge chance for Olympiacos. Moments later, he fell in the box after being pushed by Tchouaméni, but referee Oliver did not award a penalty.

Olympiacos is now looking Real Madrid in the eye, having clawed their way back into the match. They remain determined to surprise their opponents and level the score at 4-4.

At 81 minutes, El Kaabi scored for Olympiacos, cutting the deficit to 3-4 with a powerful header following a perfect cross from Strefezza into the heart of Real Madrid’s defense. The goal stood after confirmation.

The atmosphere at Karaiskakis Stadium is electric, with Olympiacos showing fresh energy and refusing to give up, while Real Madrid is trying to hold onto their narrow lead. The game continues to be a thrilling contest between these two giants.

The match between Olympiacos and Real Madrid is still underway, with Real leading 4-2 thanks to a remarkable four-goal performance by Kylian Mbappé. The game has reached the 75th minute, and Olympiacos, fielding a lineup with many fresh faces, is showing renewed energy and pressing hard for a goal.

Real Madrid made a substitution at the 73rd minute, bringing on Diaz for Asensio. Meanwhile, Olympiacos has made two changes recently: Strefeca replaced Podence, and Kostinia came on for Rodrigues. Podence is also set to be substituted, marking the third forced change for Olympiacos due to injury concerns.

As the game approaches the 70th minute mark, Olympiacos is pushing to close the gap, while Real Madrid looks to maintain their advantage. The page updates automatically with live developments.

The game continues to heat up at Karaiskakis Stadium as Olympiacos trails Real Madrid 2-4 in the second half. Kylian Mbappé is putting on a remarkable performance, having scored his fourth goal of the match, bringing his tally to nine goals in just five Champions League games.

Real Madrid’s Vinícius Jr. created the fourth goal at the 60th minute, skillfully evading Olympiacos defender Retsos before finding Mbappé, who finished with precision past Pirola.

Olympiacos is trying to respond, but they have already made their second forced substitution with Bianco coming on for the injured Pirola. Meanwhile, Real Madrid is also rotating with Bellingham replacing Güler at the 61st minute.

At the 64th minute, Olympiacos striker Taremi is down on the pitch after a challenge, while El Kaabi just missed a shot off target. Xabi Alonso is urging his team to increase the pressure, looking to maintain their advantage.

The match remains intense as both teams battle on, with Olympiacos fighting to close the gap and Real Madrid aiming to hold their lead.

Olympiacos are showing resilience in their Champions League clash against Real Madrid at Karaiskakis Stadium. The Reds have just pulled one goal back to make it 2-3 early in the second half.

The recent goal comes from a fantastic header by Mehdi Taremi, his first Champions League goal for Olympiacos, following a precise cross from Esse. Many feel Esse should be starting given his quality, as he continues to make a strong impact off the bench.

Despite trailing, Olympiacos are working hard to regain control. Coach Mendilibar is urging his players, especially Podence, to stay more focused, while Real Madrid currently holds a significant passing advantage with 310 completed passes compared to Olympiacos’ 156.

Earlier in the second half, El Kaabi created a promising chance but was ruled offside. The atmosphere at Karaiskakis remains electric as Olympiacos pushes to mount a comeback against a strong Real Madrid side.

Olympiacos went into the break trailing 3–1, despite a promising start and an early opening goal. The Piraeus side continues to fight for every ball, but the individual brilliance of Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior is proving decisive so far.

Olympiacos opened the score in the 8th minute through Tiquinho Soares, but Real Madrid turned the match around quickly. Mbappé struck three times in the first half, completing a hat-trick by the 30th minute and giving the visitors a commanding lead.

As the half progressed, Olympiacos pushed to reduce the deficit. In stoppage time, El Kaabi connected with a header from the edge of the penalty area, but Lunin reacted superbly to keep the ball out. A few moments earlier, Tzolakis had to rush almost to midfield to halt a dangerous counterattack from Vinícius.

Olympiacos earned their first corner of the night in the 45th minute, but Rodinei’s delivery was cleared by the Real defence. The hosts also appealed for a penalty when Taremi went down under pressure from Tchouaméni, yet the referee waved play on.

Despite conceding multiple goals, Olympiacos have shown determination and intensity, but Real’s attacking stars continue to make the difference.

The second half is underway shortly as the game remains live.

Real Madrid are now firmly in control in Piraeus, extending their advantage with two more goals in quick succession.

Kylian Mbappé completes his hat-trick in the 30th minute, making it 1–3 with yet another clinical finish, continuing his dominant performance.

Just two minutes later, in the 32nd minute, Vinícius Jr. adds a fourth for Real Madrid. After receiving a well-weighted pass from Mbappé, the Brazilian drives forward and scores with ease, finishing the move almost like a training-ground sequence.

The match remains underway, with Real Madrid leading.

Olympiacos’ strong start has given way to a rapid Real Madrid comeback, as the match in Piraeus continues to unfold on a high tempo.

The home side struck first: in the 8th minute, Tsikinio found the corner of Lunin’s net after a combination between Podence and El Kaabi. Olympiacos kept pressing, with Tsikinio forcing another save from Lunin around the 19th minute.

Real Madrid, however, responded quickly. In the 22nd minute, Kylian Mbappé broke through the centre-backs and levelled the score after a precise pass from Mendy. Just two minutes later, the French star struck again. In the 24th minute, following a cross from Güler, Mbappé rose above the defence and headed in Real’s second, turning the match to 1–2.

Olympiacos suffered a setback shortly after, as Tsikinio was forced off injured and replaced by Taremi.

The game remains open and fast-paced, with Olympiacos continuing to press energetically as the first half moves on.

The Greek side struck in the 8th minute, when Podence and El Kaabi combined outside the box. El Kaabi laid the ball off to Tsikinio, who finished with a right-footed shot into Lunin’s corner, sending the stadium into celebration.

Before the goal, Olympiacos had already threatened twice: Tsikinio fired wide in the 5th minute, and Podence sent a direct free kick off target two minutes later. Real Madrid answered with a dangerous run from Vinícius, whose shot was pushed to a corner by Tzolakis.

The match has been intense from the start, with Valverde committing a hard foul on Martins to concede a promising free kick for the hosts. Both teams are trying to impose their rhythm, while the home crowd has created an electric atmosphere with an impressive stadium-wide choreography.

Starting Lineups

Olympiacos:
Tzolakis; Ortega, Pirola, Retsos, Rodinei; Garthia, Mouzakitis; Tsikinio, Podence, Martins; El Kaabi

Real Madrid:
Lunin; Alexander-Arnold, Asensio, Carreras, Mendy; Valverde, Tchouaméni, Camavinga; Güler; Mbappé, Vinícius

Real are without Thibaut Courtois, who remained in Madrid due to gastroenteritis, placing additional responsibility on Lunin in goal.

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