After netting a hat-trick to ensure Tottenham Hotspur's progression to the UEFA Champions League final, Lucas Moura achieved a unique milestone – one fellow countrymen Neymar, Ronaldo Nazario and Ronaldinho never achieved in their careers.
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The Brazilian attacker single-handedly helped Spurs progress to the final, netting three second-half goals to ensure that the Premier League outfit secured victory via the away-goals rule following a 3-3 aggregate scoreline.
Not only did the former Paris Saint-Germain star help Spurs secure their maiden Champions League final berth, but the 26-year-old also became the first Brazilian player ever to score a hat-trick in the semi-final stage of the competition.
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According to Opta Sports, Lucas is also only the fifth player to score a hat-trick in the last-four stage of the Champions League, a list that includes the likes of Juventus legend Alessandro Del Piero and former Real Madrid superstar Cristiano Ronaldo.
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