Kylian Mbappe has made history at Real Madrid by becoming the first player since the 2015/16 season to score four goals in a single Champions League match. This remarkable feat puts him in elite company, joining the ranks of legends like Cristiano Ronaldo and electrifying fans with his exceptional performance on Europe’s biggest stage.
Cristiano Ronaldo in 2015/16
Cristiano Ronaldo scored four goals in a single UEFA Champions League match during the 2015/16 season in a group stage game where Real Madrid defeated Malmö 8-0. This performance set a group stage record of 11 goals for Ronaldo in that season, making him the first player to reach double figures in the group stage across a single Champions League season. His four goals in that match helped Real Madrid equal the biggest UEFA Champions League victory margin.
Kylian Mbappe in 2025/26
Kylian Mbappe scored four goals in a single UEFA Champions League match during the 2025/26 season. He achieved this feat on Matchday 5 against Olympiacos, including the second-fastest hat-trick in competition history, scoring his three goals in just six minutes and 42 seconds and then adding a fourth goal later in the match. This performance took his tally to nine goals in the group stage, setting a personal best for goals in a single UCL campaign and making him just the third French player to score four times in a UCL game after Bafetimbi Gomis and Olivier Giroud. This remarkable feat contributed to Real Madrid’s 4-3 victory in that match and solidified Mbappe’s position as the competition’s leading scorer for the season so far.
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Real Madrid’s Champions League nights have been full of amazing moments, from Cristiano’s famous achievements to Mbappe’s exciting new talent. As Mbappe makes his mark, the future looks bright for Real Madrid. Keep watching, there are even better things ahead.
