Mbappé breaks Ronaldo‘s champions League Group Stage Scoring Record in Real Madrid’s Draw with Benfica
Real madrid and Benfica played to a 1-1 draw on January 28, 2026, in the final matchday of the Champions League group stage. Despite the draw, the match was notable for a historic achievement by Kylian Mbappé.
Mbappé surpasses Ronaldo’s goal Record
Kylian Mbappé opened the scoring for Real Madrid, and in doing so, broke Cristiano Ronaldo’s record for the most goals scored in the Champions League group stage. Mbappé’s goal was his 13th in the group stage, surpassing Ronaldo’s previous record of 12 goals (UEFA.com).
Match Details
The match between Real Madrid and Benfica ended in a 1-1 draw.While Mbappé gave Real Madrid the lead, benfica equalized, securing a point for both teams. The result did not affect Real Madrid’s qualification as group winners, having already secured their spot prior to this match (ESPN).
Key Takeaways
- Kylian Mbappé now holds the record for most goals scored in the Champions League group stage with 13 goals.
- Cristiano Ronaldo previously held the record with 12 goals.
- Real Madrid drew 1-1 with Benfica on January 28, 2026.
- Real Madrid had already qualified for the knockout stages as group winners.