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  "id": 6447401,
  "title": "FULL LIST: Five players chasing Ronaldo’s Champions League goals record",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/full-list-five-players-chasing-ronaldos-champions-league-goals-record-6447401",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-09T17:40:17.000Z",
  "source": {
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  "summary": "Cristiano Ronaldo's record of 17 goals in a single Champions League season remains unbroken, with Kylian Mbappé coming closest in the 2025/26 campaign with 15 goals. The expanded league phase of the competition may provide more opportunities for players to challenge the record. Five players are currently in contention: Kylian Mbappé, Erling Haaland, Harry Kane, and Raphinha. Mbappé's recent goal against Inter Milan has taken his Champions League tally to 71, while Haaland has scored both goals in Manchester City's 2-0 victory over Porto, bringing his Champions League tally to 59. Harry Kane, with 14 goals last season, and Raphinha, who scored 13 goals in the 2024/25 campaign, also have the potential to make a serious attempt at breaking Ronaldo's record.",
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