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Champions League hat-tricks: Who has the most? When was the fastest? Who has scored five goals in a game?

September 10, 2026 · UEFA.com

UEFA has compiled an overview examining the defining single-match scoring milestones in modern European football. The report explores legendary achievements across the tournament's history, focusing specifically on which players hold the career record for the highest number of three-goal outings, alongside the individual who registered the quickest treble on record. Additionally, the retrospective highlights the rare instances where footballers managed to find the net five times within a single contest.