Kylian Mbappe Scores 72nd Goal in 100th Champions League Match
Kylian Mbappe marked his 100th UEFA Champions League appearance with a goal, helping Real Madrid secure a comeback victory against AS Roma at the Stadio Olimpico. This goal raised his Champions League tally to 72, moving him past Raúl into fifth place on the all-time scoring chart.
The top four players ahead of him are Cristiano Ronaldo with 140 goals, Lionel Messi with 129, Robert Lewandowski with 109, and Karim Benzema with 90. Mbappe, who is 27 years old and captains the French national team, has scored across three clubs in the competition: six goals for Monaco, 42 for Paris Saint-Germain, and 24 for Real Madrid in just 26 matches.
His scoring rate at Real Madrid is the most prolific of his Champions League career, reflecting a strong return to form since joining the club ahead of the 2024/25 season. He is also a contender for the 2026 Ballon d'Or.
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