All of Kylian Mbappe's 15 Champions League Goals This Season - Video
- A rollercoaster Champions League quarterfinal classic saw goals, drama, and a late twist that completely flipped the tie in Munich
- Real Madrid’s early dominance was undone by relentless Bayern pressure and a decisive moment that changed everything late on
- Even in defeat, superstar Kylian Mbappe continued his unstoppable European scoring run, staying clear at the top of the charts
Kylian Mbappe scored another crucial goal in the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League season during Real Madrid’s dramatic quarter-final second-leg defeat to Bayern Munich on April 15 at the Allianz Arena in Germany.
The 15-time European champions struck first inside the opening minute, when Arda Güler pounced on a defensive error from Manuel Neuer, guiding the ball into an empty net after a costly mistake outside the box.
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However, the Bavarians responded quickly, with Aleksandar Pavlović heading in an equaliser just five minutes later from a Joshua Kimmich corner.
According to the BBC, Madrid regained the lead in the 29th minute through a superbly taken free-kick from Güler, only for Bayern to level again before half-time when Harry Kane converted in the 38th minute.
The end-to-end contest continued as Los Blancos struck again just before the break, with Mbappe finishing off a well-worked move after being set up by Vinícius Júnior to make it 3-2.
However, the tie turned dramatically in the closing stages. In the 86th minute, Eduardo Camavinga was sent off after receiving a second yellow card for delaying play as Bayern pushed for a quick restart.
The dismissal proved decisive, as the Germans capitalised late on, scoring twice through Luis Díaz and Michael Olise to secure a 4-3 victory on the night and a 6-4 aggregate win, sending them into the semi-finals against Paris Saint-Germain.
Mbappe leads Champions League top-scorers chart
Meanwhile, Kylian Mbappe's goal was his 15th of the 2025/26 UCL campaign, including 10 away strikes, keeping him firmly at the top of the competition’s scoring charts.
The ex-AS Monaco gem now leads the race ahead of Bayern's Harry Kane, who has 12 goals, while Newcastle United winger Anthony Gordon sits third with 10.
Despite Real Madrid’s exit, Mbappé’s form in Europe has been outstanding, consistently delivering in key moments throughout the campaign.
The Frenchman's goal against Bayern once again highlighted his ability to perform in crucial matches, even in defeat.
Meanwhile, a video package showing all 15 of Mbappé’s Champions League goals this season has been shared on UEFA's website.
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Can Mbappe win the 2026 Ballon d'Or?
Earlier, YEN.com.gh also reported that Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez predicted that Kylian Mbappe could win the 2026 Ballon d’Or, citing his prolific form with 40 goals across all competitions.
However, with the La Liga giants failing to reach the Champions League semi-finals, questions now remain over whether the French star can still claim football’s top individual prize later in the year.
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