Kylian Mbappé Aims to Break Cristiano Ronaldo’s Spectacular Record
Kylian Mbappé is on the verge of breaking a significant UEFA Champions League record held by Cristiano Ronaldo. The French forward, who joined Real Madrid for the 2024/25 season, has quickly made his mark in the tournament’s history.
Kylian Mbappé’s Record-Breaking Chase
As of the 2025/26 season, Mbappé has scored 34 goals for Real Madrid, including 11 in the Champions League. This puts him just one goal away from matching Ronaldo’s record for the most goals in the group stage of the tournament.
Comparison: Ronaldo vs. Mbappé
- Cristiano Ronaldo (2015/16 Season)
- Goals: 11
- Matches Played: 6
- Kylian Mbappé (2025/26 Season)
- Goals: 11
- Matches Played: 6*
Both players reached 11 goals in the same number of matches in the group stage. Ronaldo set his record during the 2015/16 season, establishing a benchmark for future players. Notably, he didn’t score in matches against Paris Saint-Germain, managing his tally in just four games.
Mbappé’s Performance Highlights
- Two goals against Olympique Marseille
- Three goals against Kairat Almaty
- Four goals against Olympiacos
- Two goals against AS Monaco
- Upcoming match against Benfica
Mbappé’s journey hasn’t been without challenges. He missed games against Juventus and Liverpool due to injury, but he bounced back impressively against Olympiacos. His performance against AS Monaco showcased his ability to deliver when it matters most.
The Future: Can Mbappé Surpass Ronaldo?
While Mbappé has the chance to break Ronaldo’s group stage record, he is also eyeing a much larger achievement. Ronaldo holds the record for the most goals in a single Champions League campaign, netting 17 during the 2013/14 season with Real Madrid.
Mbappé is currently only six goals away from equaling that record, with the knockout stages of the tournament yet to commence. If Real Madrid progresses deep into the competition under their new coach Álvaro Arbeloa, the opportunities for Mbappé to score could be plentiful.
Ultimately, whether he can set new records will depend on his fitness and the overall performance of the team as they navigate the knockout phase of the UEFA Champions League.
