Kylian Mbappe moves into top five all-time Champions League scorers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 7:32 PM
Last updated Sep 8, 2026

Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe scored his 71st career Champions League goal during Tuesday's tournament opener against Inter. The goal arrived after Mbappe converted a first-time finish following a feed from Brahim Diaz, who capitalized on a turnover by Curtis Jones. This performance marks the fifth goal in five appearances for the France international during the early 2026-27 season. With this strike, Mbappe equals the career total of former Real Madrid forward Raul. He now shares fifth place on the competition's all-time scoring list behind Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Robert Lewandowski, and Karim Benzema. The match remains ongoing as part of the initial stage of the tournament.
- •Kylian Mbappe recorded his 71st career Champions League goal against Inter.
- •The goal brings Mbappe level with Raul on the competition's all-time list.
- •Brahim Diaz assisted the goal following a turnover by Curtis Jones.
- •Mbappe has scored five goals in five appearances during the 2026-27 season.
- 7:32 PMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe enters top five all-time Champions League scorers
"Kylian Mbappé can't stop scoring in the early part of the 2026-27 season.
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