Real Madrid managed to pull one back in a match where it looked like they were going to lose everything. Kylian Mbappé was the great hero once again, scoring a vital goal that breathes new life into their Champions League campaign. The final score ended 1-2, and with this strike the Frenchman has joined an elite group.
The French striker reached 14 goals in a single Champions League season, becoming only the seventh player in history to achieve this feat.
Players with 14+ goals in a single Champions League season
- José Altafini
- Ruud van Nistelrooy
- Lionel Messi
- Cristiano Ronaldo (3 times)
- Robert Lewandowski
- Karim Benzema
- Kylian Mbappé
In the entire history of the UEFA Champions League, only seven footballers have reached this milestone, although it has been achieved on nine occasions due to Cristiano Ronaldo’s dominance.
There is no doubt that Mbappé has become Real Madrid’s most decisive player, stepping up in crucial moments. Now more than ever, the club will rely on him in this decisive stretch as they aim for a comeback in Germany after this difficult result.
This month, Real Madrid is fighting for all its titles. If they are eliminated from the Champions League, their focus will shift fully to the LaLiga title race, where they are currently chasing FC Barcelona in second place.
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