Real Madrid: sad news for Kylian Mbappé

Real Madrid: Kylian Mbappé enters an unfortunate ranking

Europe 16 April 2026 at 04:00

Mahdi Zakaria LAZRI

News Editor

Real Madrid: sad news for Kylian Mbappé

15.04.26 FT Champions League

Bayern Munich

Real Madrid

Despite scoring another crucial goal, Kylian Mbappé once again leaves the UEFA Champions League with regrets. On Bayern Munich’s turf, the French striker had put Real Madrid back in front, only to witness a dramatic collapse at the end (4-3).

Players with the most Champions League appearances without winning the competition:

124- Gianluigi Buffon
124- Zlatan Ibrahimovic
118- Antoine Griezmann
116- Koke
104- Jan Oblak
104- Cesc Fabregas
103- Fernandinho
102- Nicolas Otamendi
98- KYLIAN MBAPPÉ #BAYRMA
— Stats Foot (@Statsdufoot) April 15, 2026

Another bitter disappointment for the former Parisian, who is still chasing his first Champions League title. Despite his individual brilliance, the final hurdle remains insurmountable, season after season, in a competition where the smallest details make all the difference.

With 98 matches played, Mbappé now joins an unenviable circle—the players with the most appearances without a European crown. This number highlights both his consistency at the highest level and the lingering frustration that comes with it.