There has been some crazy and magical contributions from individual players in recent history, whether it be quick hat tricks or a goal fest. Here, we break down for you these iconic moments that have been witnessed.
1. Robert Lewandowski (FC Bayern 5-1 Wolfsburg, 22.09.2015)
In first place and with little competition is the Polish goal machine who came on whilst his team Bayern Munich were losing 0-1 at half time to Wolfsburg. Within nine minutes from minutes 51 to 60, he scored an outstanding five goals, which is one of the most incredible individual moments ever seen on the football pitch. This also resulted in him breaking the record for being the quickest to score three, four and five goals in the Bundesliga, as well as the highest ever scoring substitute. Not just the amount of goals but also the timing of them, means that it is very unlikely this individual performance will be out done any time soon. Currently he is the top goal scorer in La Liga and the front runner to finish the season winning this award. Make sure to book a football trip while you can to see the Polish legend in action at the Camp Nou for Barcelona.
2. Lionel Messi – (FC Barcelona 7-1 Bayer Leverkusen, 07.03.2012)
With an incredible performance the Argentinean superstar became the first player to score five goals in a Champions League game, as Barcelona ran riot with an emphatic victory against Bayer Leverkusen at the Camp Nou. Aside from his five goal contributions, Messi played an outstanding game and single headedly drove Barcelona to victory in a season which saw him score a frightening seventy three goals in sixty appearances. Rightly considered one of the best players in world football, do not hesitate to book a football trip to watch him play in Paris while you can before he decides to hang up his boots.
3. Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid 9-1 Granada 05.04.2015)
This was one of only two occasions where the Portuguese legendary figure scored five goals during a match. This happened in a demolition of Granada at the Santiago Bernebeu stadium in Madrid, where the visitors were truly beaten by time the final whistle was blown. What made this astonishing performance even greater was that three of Ronaldo’s goals were scored in the space of eight minutes in the first half, with the second two being added in the second half. Even for the incredibly high standards of this worldwide known player, this was an exceptional and unique performance, even for his incredibly high standards.
4. Radamel Falcao – (Atletico Madrid 4-1 Chelsea 31.08.2012)
This was the date of the European Super Cup Final in which under dogs Atletico Madrid played against the Champions League winners Chelsea in Monaco. Whilst, many predicted Chelsea to win this game, the Colombian striker had a different idea. The game was taken away from Chelsea in the first half by a sensational hat trick of goals, against one of the most formidable and strongest defences in Europe at the time. This was the game that also brought attention to the fact that in this moment, Falcao was amongst the hottest strikers on the football market, as Atletico Madrid ended up coming out as clear winners and lifting the silverware.
5. Sadio Mane – (Southampton 6-1 Aston Villa 16.05.15)
In a home game for Southampton, the Senegal international had a day that he will never forget. Scoring an incredible hat trick in two minutes and fifty six seconds, unsurprisingly Mane went on to become the fastest player to score a premier league hat trick. This replaced the previous record that was held by Robbie Fowler for Liverpool who scored three goals in four minutes and 33 seconds back in August 1994 during Liverpool’s 3-0 win over Arsenal. Be quick to watch the pacey winger in action for Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena.
6. Mohamed Salah (Rangers 1-7 Liverpool 12.10.2022)
With Liverpool demolishing Rangers at Ibrox, Salah was at the centre of this. Coming in during the second half, the Egyptian King netted the fastest ever Champions League hat trick in an incredible six minutes. To break this record in the hardest club competition in world football is an incredible achievement, much to the frustration of the Rangers fans. Known for getting fans off their seats Salah is one of the greatest forwards currently playing in world football. With tickets in high demand, be quick to secure your chance to see the Egyptian winger playing at Anfield, and take a trip to watch Liverpool paly with us.