Champions League: Kylian Mbappe equals a historic record

08.09.26 FT Champions League

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After scoring Real Madrid's first goal of the season in the Champions League against Inter Milan in the match that ended 2-1 on Tuesday evening, Kylian Mbappe set a record in the history of this tournament.

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Kylian Mbappe and a new record

In doing so, the French superstar etched his name into the record books of European football. By reaching the 71-goal mark, Kylian Mbappé has now drawn level with Real Madrid legend Raúl González, climbing to joint-fifth on the all-time Champions League scoring chart. It is yet another milestone in a career already overflowing with individual accolades and historic achievements.

The french forward continues to chase down the elite names above him, with the likes of Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Robert Lewandowski still within sight. For a player still in his prime, matching a figure like Raúl only reinforces Mbappé's standing among the greatest goalscorers the competition has ever witnessed.

Hazem Mlhem |

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Hazem Mlhem est un rédacteur sportif expérimenté, animé par une passion pour le football africain.

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