Mbappé makes new UEFA Champions League history
Spread the word Kylian Mbappé has set a new UEFA Champions League record after becoming the first player to score at least 25 goals in the competition for two different clubs, achieving the milestone with Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid. The France captain reached the landmark for Real Madrid during their 4-1 victory over RB Leipzig on Wednesday, October 21, taking his Champions League tally for the Spanish giants to 25 goals.
Blueprint reports The achievement adds another remarkable milestone to the forward's growing collection of records in European football, underlining his ability to deliver consistently at the highest level regardless of the club he represents. Mbappé previously scored 42 Champions League goals for Paris Saint-Germain before leaving the French capital for Real Madrid in 2024.
His latest achievement means he has now reached the 25-goal mark for both clubs, a feat no player had accomplished before in the competition. The record also highlights the extraordinary scoring rate he has maintained since making his Champions League debut with Monaco during the 2016/2017 season.
From Monaco to Paris and Madrid Mbappé first announced himself on the European stage with Monaco, helping the club reach the Champions League semi-finals in the 2016/2017 campaign. His performances attracted the attention of several major European clubs, and he joined Paris Saint-Germain in 2017, initially on loan before the move became permanent.
At PSG, the Frenchman developed into one of the most prolific attackers in world football. His pace, movement, dribbling and clinical finishing made him a constant threat to opposing defences, while his ability to score in crucial matches established him as the focal point of the club's attack.
He eventually recorded 42 Champions League goals for the Parisian side, becoming one of their leading scorers in the competition. Mbappé left PSG in 2024 to join Real Madrid, fulfilling a long-standing ambition to play for the Spanish club.
Expectations were high following his arrival, given Madrid's history in European football and the forward's reputation as one of the game's leading attackers. His latest milestone demonstrates how quickly he has established himself as a major scoring force in Madrid's Champions League campaign.
A prolific start to life at Real Madrid Reaching 25 Champions League goals for Real Madrid further strengthens Mbappé's growing reputation at the club. His scoring form has been central to Madrid's attacking threat, with his pace and ability to exploit spaces behind defenders providing an additional dimension to the team's forward line.
The landmark also places his achievements in perspective. While many players have scored 25 or more Champions League goals for a single club, doing so for two different teams requires sustained excellence across separate spells, tactical systems and competitive environments.