Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid is leading the UEFA Champions League scoring chart for the 2025-2026 season with 13 goals, maintaining a significant lead over his closest competitors. His remarkable performance has continued even in the face of adversity, as he missed two out of the last three matches his team played in this prestigious tournament. This further underscores his crucial role in Real Madrid’s campaign.

Despite being absent for matches against Benfica and Manchester City in the knockout phase, Mbappe made a comeback for the second leg against Manchester City, although he was unable to add to his goal tally during his brief 21-minute appearance. His dominance in the scoring chart has drawn attention from other teams and players as he continues to set records in this renowned football competition, being described by 'Sport' as the top scorer