Scoring more goals requires using most of the opportunities created for them by turning them into goals. These are the 10 fastest hat-tricks in Europe's top 5 leagues in the 2022/2023 season.
1. Lois Openda - RC Lens striker scored the fastest hat-trick in Europe's top 5 leagues this season. He scored three goals in five minutes in a 0-4 win over Clermont in Ligue 1. It's March 12, 2023.
2. Karim Benzema - The French striker playing for Real Madrid scored 3 goals after 7 minutes in the 27th round of La Liga, beating Real Valladolid 6-0.
3. Hueng-Min Son - Tottenham Hotspur winger scored a hat-trick in 13 minutes in the 6-2 Premier League win over Leicester City.
4. Wissam Ben Yedder - Monaco striker scored a hat-trick after 14 minutes in a 1-7 win over Ajaccio in Ligue 1.
5. Erling Haaland - The Norwegian scored a hat-trick after 14 minutes in a 3-0 win over Wolverhampton in the English Premier League. It's January 22, 2023.
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Barcelona coach Xavi has warned his side that they must prepare to face the Real Madrid side for 'revenge' in the second leg of the Copa del Rey semi-final on Wednesday.
The Blaugrana have led 1-0 since the first leg, after their third Clasico win in a row, although their performance was not so convincing and Xavi has conceded that a similar performance will not be accepted in the next round. this time.
Despite their advantageous position, Xavi has warned Barcelona that they are not good candidates to hold a draw against a Real team known to be fierce in knockout football.
“Our goal, the example for us to follow, is the Super Cup and the El Clasico at home,” said Xavi. "But Madrid are European champions and European champions. We will try to dominate but it won't be easy. 0-1 is a very good result so far.
"I feel when it's our turn to play two games against Real Madrid, it's very difficult. Since when have they not lost a second leg? That's why I still think they are more appreciated even though trailed 0-1. The pressure is on them.
“They can beat you perfectly. They are still loved. They are more used to these games and they are used to coming back to them. For me, they are always favorites.
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When asked about what kind of team he plans to face on Wednesday, the manager continued:
“A belligerent Madrid. They will be released to the press. In the National Cup, they excel. We will try to control them. We have a great team up front. You have to have a lot of personality to have the ball, but I see the team prepared. "I think they will get injured and want revenge for losing the last 3 El Clasico games. They will get injured. They are always competitive.
"I expect a very difficult game, very difficult. They are the winning team. They have a lot of top players on their team. We will try to do our best.
Wednesday's game will be the last Super Classic in a memorable season for Xavi, who may have feared the worst when his Barcelona side were beaten 3-1 at the Santiago Bernabeu in October. year 2022.
Since then, however, life has been near-perfect for Blaugrana. They beat Real in the Supercopa final in January before winning the first leg, and a third consecutive El Clasico victory was secured just weeks before Franck Kessie's late strike put Barcelona in charge. one step closer to La Liga glory.
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