Five Players Eyeing Ronaldo's Champions League Record

Cristiano Ronaldo set a remarkable Champions League record of 17 goals in a single season during the 2013/14 campaign with Real Madrid. This record remains unbroken, with Kylian Mbappé coming closest by scoring 15 goals in the 2025/26 season, despite Real Madrid's elimination by Bayern Munich in the quarter-finals.

The expanded league phase of the Champions League may provide more opportunities for players to challenge this record. Kylian Mbappé, currently with Real Madrid, has already started the 2026/27 season with a goal against Inter Milan, bringing his total to 71 Champions League goals.

Erling Haaland of Manchester City has a tally of 59 goals in 59 appearances and began the new campaign with two goals against Porto. Harry Kane, now with Bayern Munich, scored 14 goals last season and had an overall tally of 61 goals in 51 matches.

Raphinha from Barcelona scored 13 goals in the 2024/25 season, making him a potential candidate as well.