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Champions League: Kylian Mbappe Opens His Goal Scoring Account for Real Madrid
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Champions League: Kylian Mbappe Opens His Goal Scoring Account for Real Madrid

by  Godwin Nii Armah Tagoe 2 min read
  • Kylian Mbappe opened his goal-scoring account for Real Madrid in the Champions League against Stuttgart
  • The 25-year-old's strike against the German club takes his total tally in the UCL to an impressive 49 goals
  • He would hope his strike against Stuttgart will be the first of many as Madrid seeks to defend their crown

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Kylian Mbappe made a strong impression in his UEFA Champions League debut for Real Madrid, finding the back of the net with ease.

The French star capitalised on a superb run by Rodrygo de Goes, sliding the ball into an empty net.

Kylian Mbappe celebrates after scoring for Real Madrid against Stuttgart in the UEFA Champions League.
Kylian Mbappe celebrates after scoring for Real Madrid against Stuttgart in the UEFA Champions League. Photo by David Ramos.
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Mbappe opens Champions League account for Madrid

The 25-year-old seems to have shaken off his sluggish start to life in Madrid.

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After failing to score in his first three La Liga matches, he’s found his rhythm, now netting in three consecutive games across all competitions.

His form has been crucial, with a brace against Real Betis followed by a goal in the 2-0 victory over Real Sociedad.

According to Eurosport, in this latest encounter, even after a few close chances, Mbappe opened the scoring just 46 minutes into the match against Stuttgart.

With 49 Champions League goals, he has climbed into the top 10 all-time scorers in the competition, according to data from UEFA.

Stuttgart's Deniz Undav brought his side on level terms but late strikes from Antonio Rudiger and Endrick Felipe handed Madrid a winning start to the revamped Champions League.

The top 10 UCL goal scorers

RankingPlayerNumber of Goals
1Cristiano Ronaldo140
2Lionel Messi129
3Robert Lewandowski94
4Karim Benzema90
5Raul Gonzalez71
6Ruud van Nistelrooy56
7Thomas Muller54
8Thierry Henry50
9Kylian Mbappe49
10Zlatan Ibrahimovic48

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Ronaldo backs Mbappe to excel at Madrid

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Cristiano Ronaldo has voiced his support for Kylian Mbappe, confidently predicting that the French star will excel at Real Madrid despite a slow start.

Ronaldo expressed unwavering belief that Mbappe will soon rediscover his form, even though he has faced initial challenges in La Liga.

The Portuguese icon remains highly optimistic about Mbappe's potential for success.

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Source: YEN.com.gh

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Godwin Nii Armah Tagoe (Sports Editor) Godwin Nii Armah Tagoe is a CAF-accredited journalist with over five years of experience in digital journalism. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Integrated Rural Arts and Industry (2016). Godwin's career includes covering the 2023 AFCON and grassroots competitions within Ghana. He has also served as a Presenter at VNTV, a Sports Analyst at Obonu FM, and a Football Writer for a myriad of sports websites. He joined Yen.com.gh in 2024 to cover sports. Email: godwin.tagoe@yen.com.gh.

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