FC Barcelona secured three crucial points in the UEFA Champions League last night with an [emphatic 6-1 victory over Greek side Olympiacos](https://semprebarca.com/fermin-10-0-rashford-9-5-fc-barcelona-6-1-olympiacos-player-ratings/). The win came at a perfect moment for La Blaugrana, just days before their clash against Real Madrid on Saturday.
The standout performer of the night was Spanish midfielder Fermin Lopez, who delivered a sensational display and scored his first-ever hat-trick in the competition.
He opened the scoring only seven minutes into the game, calmly finishing off a move started by Lamine Yamal. Fermin doubled his tally before the end of the first half after a clever buildup initiated by Pedri and Dro, and completed his hat-trick in the 76th minute with a powerful left-footed strike following a cross from Roony Bardghji.
Beyond the goals, Fermin’s performance was marked by energy, sharpness, and determination at key moments when Barcelona struggled to control possession and rhythm. His decisive display was vital in securing a result that brings calm before El Clásico and keeps Barça near the top of the Champions League standings.
With this achievement, Fermin Lopez has joined an exclusive group in the club’s history. As reported by [Mundo Deportivo](https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20251022/1002555153/fermin-une-selecto-club-charly-rexach-pichi-alonso.html), he is only the third Spanish player ever to score a hat-trick for Barcelona in a European competition.
The first was Carles Rexach, who netted three goals against Feyenoord in 1974, followed by Àngel “Pichi” Alonso Herrera, who achieved the same feat against Göteborg in 1986.
After such a historic performance, Fermin Lopez will be full of confidence heading into El Clásico this weekend, which will be a perfect opportunity for him to continue proving that he belongs among the best at FC Barcelona.