Following this week’s Champions League semifinal first leg matches, the race for the Golden Boot has a new leader. Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe now sits at the top of the scoring charts, distancing himself from the competition.
The French forward has netted 15 goals so far, giving him a two-goal cushion over his closest rival, Bayern Munich’s Harry Kane, who has 13 strikes to his name. Kane found the back of the net in Bayern’s thrilling 5-4 loss to Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday, but it wasn’t enough to close the gap.
Behind the leading duo, a trio of players share third place with 10 goals each: Atletico Madrid’s Julian Alvarez, Newcastle’s Anthony Gordon, and PSG’s Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. All three have been in fine form throughout the tournament.
Kane will have another chance to chip away at Mbappe’s lead when Bayern Munich travels to face PSG in the second leg next week. The England captain will be eager to add to his tally and potentially overtake the Real Madrid star.
The full list of the 2025/26 Champions League top scorers is as follows: Kylian Mbappe leads with 15 goals, followed by Harry Kane with 13, and then Julian Alvarez, Anthony Gordon, and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia tied at 10 goals each.