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#4 Robin Van Persie's hattrick vs Olympiakos in the UEFA Champions League

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Manchester United v Olympiacos FC - UEFA Champions League Round of 16
Manchester United v Olympiacos FC - UEFA Champions League Round of 16

It was in 2014, that Manchester United found themselves in a rather unconvincing and shocking position in the knockout rounds of the UEFA Champions League. Greek side, Olympiakos defeated United 2-0 at home in the first leg

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David Moyes wasn't having a great time as the Manchester United manager and a loss against the Greek side added to his misery. A European exit was looming large as Manchester United had a tall task at Old Trafford as they trailed by two goals

However, that night, Robin Van Persie scored one of the greatest Champions League hat-trick. The Dutchman's effort helped United overturn the deficit and take the club into the Quarter-finals.

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Van Persie scored his first goal through a penalty before adding the second courtesy of a magnificent pass from Wayne Rooney. He scored his last for the night with a brilliant free-kick as United completed a spectacular turnaround.

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