Mbappé wins second Champions League golden boot with record 15 goals
In brief
- Mbappé scored 15 goals in 11 Champions League matches, setting a new league phase record
- The French forward claimed his second golden boot award in the competition
- He also won La Liga's top scorer award with 25 goals and the European Golden Shoe
- Mbappé has 70 career Champions League goals but remains without a tournament title
Record-Breaking Season
Mbappé's 15-goal haul in the 2025/26 Champions League stands as the most ever scored during the league phase format. This is his second time claiming the competition's golden boot, cementing his status among Europe's elite strikers.
The accolades extended beyond Europe's premier club competition. He also finished as La Liga's top scorer with 25 goals and won the European Golden Shoe, given to the continent's most prolific league scorer. Beyond the club stage, he became the leading goal scorer in FIFA World Cup history for the season, netting 10 goals.
Building a European Resume
With 70 career Champions League goals now on his ledger, Mbappé is building a European resume that puts him in rare company. Cristiano Ronaldo still sits atop the all-time list with 140 to 141 goals, a target that underscores how much ground remains.
The gap between individual excellence and team success looms large. For all the personal silverware, the Champions League title itself has eluded Mbappé since his move to Real Madrid. The club brought him in precisely to help deliver more of them. His legacy at the Bernabéu will ultimately hinge on whether he can convert his scoring prowess into the trophy that matters most.
