Killian Mbappe has become a modern Champions League talk after reaching his fifty goal in the competition without penalty kicks, to put himself in the ranks of senior scorers, and outperform Cristiano Ronaldo in the speed of achieving this number, while the biggest challenge for him remains the opposite of Lionel Messi’s historic numbers.
The scorers numbers without penalty kicks
The list of historical scorers in the Champions League without penalty kicks led by Cristiano Ronaldo with 121 goals, followed by Lionel Messi with 111 goals, then Karim Benzema with 87 goals, and Robert Lewandowski with 86 goals, while Raul Gonzalez is fifth with 70 goals. The list also includes Mbappe (50), Henry (47), Muller (47), Rhod van Nistleroy (46), and Anzaji (45).
How does Mbappe outperform Ronaldo?
By reaching the fifty -goal goal in 89 games, Mbappe defeated Ronaldo, who needed 94 games, as well as Raul, who needed 97 matches. This achievement places the French striker in an advanced position and confirms his ability to keep up with the legends of the game.
Mbappe comparison with Messi and Ronaldo
Lionel Messi remains the fastest scoring 50 goals without penalty kicks, as he did it in only 73 games, a record that is difficult to repeat. As for Ronaldo, he needed 94 games, but he continued to become the most scoring in the history of the tournament with 121 goals. Mbappe, in turn, achieved the brand in 89 games, beating Ronaldo, but he is still far from Messi’s record numbers.
Can Mbappe break the numbers of Messi and Ronaldo?
Despite the clear difference between Mbappe and Messi, the age of the 26 -year -old French striker gives him a golden opportunity to continue the challenge. The numbers reflect that he is going at a steady pace, and his superiority over Ronaldo in the speed of access confirms his possession of the exceptional talent that may lead him to compete with the giants in the future.
