Kylian Mbappé has taken a commanding lead in the race for the UEFA Champions League, UCL top scorers award this season, scoring 14 goals in just 10 matches for Real Madrid.
The French captain sits three goals clear of Harry Kane, who has netted 11 times for Bayern Munich.
Both forwards were on target in Bayern’s 2-1 victory over Real Madrid in the first leg of their quarter-final clash on Tuesday, further intensifying the battle for the top scorer award.
Trailing behind the leading duo is Anthony Gordon, who has scored 10 goals for Newcastle United in an impressive European campaign.
Champions League top scorers (2025/26 season)
- 14 goals – Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid)
- 11 goals – Harry Kane (Bayern Munich)
- 10 goals – Anthony Gordon (Newcastle United)
- 9 goals – Julián Álvarez (Atletico Madrid)
- 8 goals – Erling Haaland (Manchester City)
- 8 goals – Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (Paris Saint-Germain)
With the knockout stages underway, the race for the Golden Boot remains wide open, as Europe’s top forwards continue to battle for individual glory alongside their clubs’ pursuit of continental success.
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