French superstar Kylian Mbappe opened his goal-scoring account for Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League with a crucial goal against Stuttgart. The 25-year-old forward made a significant impact in his Champions League debut for Madrid, capitalizing on a brilliant run by Rodrygo Goes to easily slide the ball into an empty net.
Mbappe’s strike against the German side marked his 49th goal in the Champions League, propelling him into the top 10 all-time scorers in the competition, according to UEFA data. Stuttgart’s Deniz Undav briefly brought the match to level terms, but late goals from Antonio Rudiger and Endrick Felipe sealed a winning start for Madrid in the newly revamped Champions League format.
After a slow start to his La Liga campaign, where he failed to score in his first three matches, Mbappe has hit a rich vein of form, now netting in three consecutive games across all competitions. His recent goals include a brace against Real Betis and a vital strike in Madrid’s 2-0 victory over Real Sociedad.
According to Eurosport, Mbappe opened the scoring in the 46th minute against Stuttgart after a few close chances, showing the clinical edge that has defined his career.
Top 10 UCL Goal Scorers (As of September 2024):
- Cristiano Ronaldo – 140 goals
- Lionel Messi – 129 goals
- Robert Lewandowski – 94 goals
- Karim Benzema – 90 goals
- Raul Gonzalez – 71 goals
- Ruud van Nistelrooy – 56 goals
- Thomas Muller – 54 goals
- Thierry Henry – 50 goals
- Kylian Mbappe – 49 goals
- Zlatan Ibrahimovic – 48 goals
As Mbappe continues his career at Real Madrid, he will be eager to add to his Champions League tally, with the club aiming to defend their title this season.
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