UEFA Champions League (MD5): top scorers ranking after Mbappé's four-goal haul

Mbappé surges to the top of the scoring charts after historic four-goal performance

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Frenchman Kylian Mbappé, Real Madrid striker, has claimed the top spot in the 2025/2026 UEFA Champions League top scorers ranking after delivering a sensational super hat-trick last night against Olympiacos.

The French star’s historic four-goal feat came in the 22nd, 24th, 29th, and 60th minutes, powering Real Madrid back to victory after a three-game winless streak across all competitions.

Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray) sits second, while Harry Kane (Bayern Munich) and Erling Haaland (Manchester City) share third place with five goals each.

UEFA Champions League: Top scorers after matchday 5

Here are the leading scorers in the Champions League after the fifth round of matches:

1. Kylian Mbappé (France) – Real Madrid | 9 goals

2. Victor Osimhen (Nigeria) – Galatasaray | 6 goals

3. Erling Haaland (Norway) – Manchester City | 5 goals

4. Harry Kane (England) – Bayern Munich | 5 goals

5. Harvey Barnes (England) – Newcastle | 4 goals

6. Vitinha (France) – Paris Saint-Germain | 4 goals

7. Anthony Gordon (England) – Newcastle | 4 goals

8. Marcus Rashford (England) – Barcelona | 4 goals

9. Lautaro Martinez (Argentina) – Inter Milan | 4 goals

10. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Gabon) – Marseille | 3 goals