Kylian Mbappe joins Champions League greats

Kylian Mbappe has reached 71 Champions League goals, moving level with Real Madrid and competition legend Raul on the all-time scoring list.

The latest milestone underlines just how quickly the French striker has climbed among Europe’s elite, and he has now done it in far fewer appearances than the former Madrid forward.

Mbappe scored in the 14th minute, then Federico Valverde added Madrid’s second goal in the 23rd minute.

Mbappe’s record now places him fifth in the competition’s history, behind only Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Robert Lewandowski and Karim Benzema. That company reflects the scale of his achievement at just 27 years old, especially given that he remains in the middle of his peak years.

The comparison with Raul is striking. Raul scored 71 Champions League goals across spells with Real Madrid and Schalke, while Mbappe has matched that total with remarkable efficiency. His scoring rate has made him one of the most dangerous forwards in the tournament for several seasons.

For Real Madrid, Mbappe’s numbers offer both immediate value and long-term promise. With plenty of time still ahead of him, he now has a realistic chance to move above Raul and continue rising through the Champions League’s historic rankings.