Valverde matches a record by Pirri: the only two Real Madrid midfielders with a 'hat-trick' in the European Cup
Our honorary president achieved it against AEL Limassol on September 18, 1968.
With his unforgettable hat-trick against Manchester City at the Bernabéu, Valverde further cemented his place in our club's history. The captain became the second Real Madrid midfielder to score three goals in a single European Cup match.
The Uruguayan equaled the record of one of the great madridista legends: José Martínez Pirri. Our honorary president scored three goals on September 18, 1968, against AEL Limassol in the first round of that edition of the European Cup (6-0). His first two goals came in the first half (11’ and 14’), and the third in the second half (62’).
Valverde, stellar against Manchester City
The first of Valverde's three goals against Manchester City came in the 20th minute, when he capitalized on a long pass from Courtois, bypassed O'Reilly, and beat Donnarumma. The second occurred just seven minutes later, with a powerful left-footed shot across the box. To complete his brilliant performance, he flicked the ball over Guéhi and delivered a perfect finish with his right foot in the 43rd minute to seal the 3-0.
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