Mbappé Inches Closer to Ronaldo’s Champions League Legacy After 60-Goal Milestone
In a commanding 5–0 victory over Kairat Almaty, Kylian Mbappé added another feather to his cap, reaching 60 goals in the UEFA Champions League in just 89 appearances.
This puts him well ahead of Cristiano Ronaldo, who needed 98 matches to reach the same mark.
Rapid Rise Among UCL Elites
Mbappé now ranks as the third-fastest player to hit 60 Champions League goals, behind only Lionel Messi (80 matches) and Robert Lewandowski (85 matches).
Moreover, he becomes the second-youngest to achieve this milestone, reinforcing his growing status among Europe’s scoring greats.
Milestone Match Breakdown
Mbappé’s hat-trick in the 5–0 rout was a display of his all-round attacking ability. He opened the scoring via penalty in the 25th minute, followed by a clever chipped finish in the 48th, and capped his night with a powerful strike from outside the box in the 73rd minute.
That performance not only secured the win for Real Madrid, helping them rebound after a disappointing derby setback, but also pushed Mbappé further up the Champions League all-time goalscorer list. He now sits at sixth place, passing several legends in the process.
The Road Ahead
While the gap to Ronaldo’s record tally (over 140 Champions League goals) is wide, Mbappé’s consistency and trajectory suggest he won’t be content to just chase, he may one day catch up.
The key will be maintaining form, fitness, and longevity at Europe’s highest level.
As Mbappé continues his ascent, the comparisons to Ronaldo and Messi become less speculative and more inevitable, and for football fans, that sets up a compelling chapter in Champions League history.