Kylian Mbappé put on a masterclass performance by scoring a thrilling hat-trick to lead Real Madrid to a convincing 4-1 victory over Real Sociedad in Spanish league action on Wednesday. Vinícius Júnior was also on the scoresheet for Madrid, capping off a successful outing in what was José Mourinho's first home fixture of his second tenure as the team's head coach.
Tottenham Cruise to Victory in English League Cup
Meanwhile, in the English League Cup, Tottenham produced a dominant display to outclass Charlton with a 5-1 scoreline. Making an immediate impression, debutant Savio scored a goal to help secure the comprehensive win for his side.
Champions League Qualifying Spots Decided
The league stage of the UEFA Champions League took final shape as four clubs earned their places through the qualifying rounds. Norwegian side Viking secured a historic debut in the competition's main stage after defeating Dynamo Zagreb 3-1, advancing with a 5-3 overall aggregate victory. Greek club AEK Athens produced a commanding 4-0 victory at home against Levski Sofia following a goalless first leg.
Slovakian outfit Slovan Bratislava triumphed 2-1 over Celje in extra time to seal a 3-2 aggregate win. Elsewhere, Turkish club Fenerbahçe earned a hard-fought 2-1 away victory against Lyon in France, locking in their spot in the league phase with a 3-2 aggregate score.
