Mbappé Scores 60th Champions League Goal, Overtakes Müller
Kylian Mbappé has made a stunning start to the season, scoring eight goals in just seven Spanish league games for Real Madrid. The French forward has also been prolific in the Champions League, netting five goals in two matches. His impressive performances have drawn praise from coach Xabi Alonso and seen him climb the all-time goal scorer rankings.
Mbappé's recent hat-trick against Qairat Almaty contributed to a resounding 5-0 victory. This performance, coupled with his earlier goals in the competition, has seen him overtake Thomas Müller to become the fourth-highest goal scorer in Champions League history with 60 goals. Mbappé is now sixth on the all-time list, with legends like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo ahead of him.
Ronaldo, currently the player with the most Champions League goals, has scored 140 times in the competition for Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Juventus. Mbappé's rapid rise up the rankings is a testament to his incredible goal-scoring ability and consistency. Alonso has lauded Mbappé's influence on the team, highlighting his importance to Real Madrid's success this season.
With eight goals in seven games in the Spanish league and five in two Champions League matches, Mbappé is on track to break more records this season. His impressive performances have not only cemented his status as Real Madrid's key goal scorer but also placed him among the all-time greats of the Champions League.
