Mbappé's Champions League Record Compared to Messi and Ronaldo at 100 Matches

Kylian Mbappé marked a significant milestone by becoming the youngest player ever to reach 100 Champions League appearances during Real Madrid’s thrilling 4–3 comeback win against Roma. The French forward scored the opening goal of the match, bringing his total tally to 72 goals in 100 games on Europe’s biggest stage.

It seems like only yesterday when Mbappé first caught the world’s attention with Monaco in the 2016–17 season, scoring his debut Champions League goal in a memorable 5–3 away victory over Manchester City in the round of 16. Since moving to Paris Saint-Germain the following season, he has only solidified his reputation as one of the competition’s greatest talents.

Comparing Mbappé to Ronaldo and Messi After 100 Games

Despite not yet capturing the Champions League trophy, Mbappé's goal-scoring prowess is undeniable. With 72 goals and 25 assists through 100 matches, he surpassed Real Madrid legend Raúl to become the fifth-highest scorer in the tournament's history.

He still trails behind Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, the two top scorers in Champions League history. Ronaldo had netted 66 goals after 100 games, eventually finishing with 140, while Messi had 77 at that point and ended his career with 129. Mbappé sits neatly between them at 72, and considering the expanded format of the tournament, he has plenty of time to narrow the gap.

Player: Lionel Messi
Goals Scored: 77
Teams: Barcelona
Player: Kylian Mbappé
Goals Scored: 72
Teams: Monaco, PSG, Real Madrid
Player: Cristiano Ronaldo
Goals Scored: 66
Teams: Manchester United, Real Madrid

Robert Lewandowski is another notable figure who crossed the 100-goal mark in the Champions League, boasting an impressive 81 goals after his first 100 games.

Champions League Titles and Mbappé’s Quest

Both Messi and Ronaldo had lifted the Champions League trophy within their first 100 appearances. Mbappé came close in the 2019–20 season when PSG lost the final 1–0 to Bayern Munich. Since then, he hasn’t advanced past the semifinals.

Joining Real Madrid shortly after their record-breaking 15th Champions League title in 2024, expectations were high for Mbappé to help create another dominant era. Yet, Madrid has struggled to progress beyond the quarterfinals since his arrival.

"That’s the objective, that’s the goal [to win the Champions League]," Mbappé told CBS Sports following Real Madrid’s opening day victory against Inter Milan. "I play for the club of my dreams. It’s really important for me to win the Champions League here in Madrid. I want it more than anything."

Though Real Madrid's start to the 2026–27 season has been underwhelming, they remain one of Europe’s top clubs. Mbappé possesses the talent to change games almost single-handedly, leaving fans wondering if this could be the year he finally claims the Champions League crown he desires most.