Kylian Mbappé equals Cristiano Ronaldo’s Champions League first-phase scoring mark, leaving Lionel Messi behind

With his brace against AS Monaco, Kylian Mbappe, not only passed Lionel Messi, but also tied Cristiano Ronaldo's goalscoring mark in the first phase of the UEFA Champions League.

Kylian Mbappé starred in Real Madrid’s Matchday 7 clash against AS Monaco in the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League, leading the way with a brace on Tuesday night at the Santiago Bernabéu. With the two goals, the French forward not only moved past Lionel Messi’s best first-phase tally, but also matched Cristiano Ronaldo’s...