Mbappé overtakes Raúl in the Champions League’s all-time scoring charts
Although he was not the main star of another epic comeback by Real Madrid, Kylian Mbappé enjoyed a record-breaking night in the Italian capital, further cementing his place among the greats of the Ch...
Kylian Mbappé has broken the Champions League all-time scoring record, now standing as the fifth-highest scorer in the competition's history. Despite not being the headline act in Real Madrid's recent comeback victory, the young French forward showcased his prowess once again in a Champions League clash against Roma. In the process, Mbappé overtook Real Madrid legend Raúl González and claimed the fifth spot in the tournament's top scorers list.
The Paris Saint-Germain forward has now amassed 72 goals in the Champions League, surpassing Raúl's previous tally of 71 goals.
Mbappé's record-breaking performance marks his 100th appearance in the Champions League, during which he has averaged an impressive 0.72 goals per game. Having played for three different clubs, he has scored 24 goals for Real Madrid, 42 for Paris Saint-Germain, and six for Monaco. The Frenchman's next challenge is to catch compatriot Karim Benzema, who currently holds the fourth spot with 95 goals.
Mbappé aims to become the highest-scoring French player in the history of the competition, surpassing the current record holder. The top three scorers in Champions League history are Robert Lewandowski with 109 goals, Lionel Messi with 129, and Cristiano Ronaldo, who leads the rankings with an impressive 140 goals.
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