Mbappe shatters Cristiano Ronaldo's Champions League record

29/01/2026 10:26:00 soccer

Kylian Mbappe has entered Champions League history by surpassing a record previously seen as "unbreakable."

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In the early hours of January 29 (Vietnam time), Kylian Mbappe scored his 13th goal in this season's Champions League group stage, setting a new record while playing for Real Madrid. The French forward surpassed the 11 goals Cristiano Ronaldo scored in the 2015–16 season, further cementing his status as one of Europe's most lethal strikers today.

Mbappe's opening goal came in the 29th minute with a powerful header from a precise cross by Federico Valverde, helping Real Madrid take the lead at Benfica's stadium in Lisbon. By the 58th minute, Mbappe completed his brace, finishing an impressive individual performance.

Mbappé supera el récord de Cristiano Ronaldo.1920 — Mbappe scores a historic goal against Benfica (Photo: beinSPORTS).

Out of the 21 goals Real Madrid has scored in this Champions League season, Mbappe alone has contributed 13, demonstrating an extremely high scoring efficiency. Notably, he scored from the team's very first shot on target.

This achievement places Mbappe among the French forwards with the highest number of goals in a single European cup season, alongside notable names:

Stéphane Guivarc’h – 17 goals for Auxerre (1997–98)
Karim Benzema – 15 goals for Real Madrid (2021–22)
Kylian Mbappe – 13 goals for Real Madrid (2025–26)

G_yCwcDW4AEduq7 — Mbappe breaks Cristiano Ronaldo's 11-goal group stage Champions League record (Photo: SPORF).

Previously, Cristiano Ronaldo held the record with 11 goals after six group stage matches in the 2015–16 Champions League season. Mbappe reached this historic milestone after seven games, highlighting his consistency and sharp finishing in Europe's top club competition.

Mbappe's ability to score at crucial moments has become a key asset in Real Madrid's deep run in the Champions League. His performance not only breaks records but also guarantees the formidable attacking strength of the Royal Club on the continental stage.

Mbappé xô đổ kỷ lục Champions League của Cristiano Ronaldo 786761

With this new milestone, Mbappe continues to etch his name in Real Madrid's history, while affirming his position as one of the most dangerous forwards in Europe, standing alongside the club's legendary greats.

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In the early hours of January 29 (Vietnam time), Kylian Mbappe scored his 13th goal in this season's Champions League group stage, setting a new record for Real Madrid. The French striker surpassed Cristiano Ronaldo’s 11 goals from the 2015–16 season, reaffirming his status as one of Europe’s deadliest forwards today.

Mbappe’s opening goal came in the 29th minute with a powerful header from a precise cross by Federico Valverde, putting Real Madrid ahead at Benfica’s home ground in Lisbon. By the 58th minute, Mbappe had completed his brace, capping off a remarkable individual display.

Mbappe scores a historic goal against Benfica

Of the 21 goals Real Madrid has netted in this Champions League season, Mbappe alone has contributed 13, showing an exceptional scoring rate. Remarkably, he scored from the team’s very first shot on target.

This feat places Mbappe among the French forwards with the highest goal tallies in a single European cup season, alongside prominent names:

Stéphane Guivarc’h – 17 goals for Auxerre (1997–98)
Karim Benzema – 15 goals for Real Madrid (2021–22)
Kylian Mbappe – 13 goals for Real Madrid (2025–26)

Mbappe breaks Cristiano Ronaldo’s 11-goal group stage Champions League record (Photo: SPORF).

Previously, Cristiano Ronaldo held the record with 11 goals after six group stage matches in the 2015–16 Champions League season. Mbappe reached this milestone after seven games, demonstrating his consistency and sharp finishing in Europe’s premier club tournament.

Mbappe’s timely goal-scoring has become a vital pillar in Real Madrid’s progress in the Champions League. His performance not only breaks records but also ensures the Royal Club’s powerful attacking presence in continental competition.

With this new record, Mbappe continues to carve his name into Real Madrid’s history, while confirming his status as one of Europe’s most dangerous forwards, standing shoulder to shoulder with the club’s legendary figures.