Key Takeaways:
- Kylian Mbappé scored a hat-trick in Real Madrid’s 5:0 away victory over Kairat (Almaty) in Kazakhstan
- Mbappé matched Zinedine Zidane’s Champions League goal tally for Real Madrid but achieved it in 15 matches compared to Zidane’s 45
- The French striker has netted 59 career Champions League goals, equalling Andriy Shevchenko for 7th all-time, and trails Ruud van Nistelrooy by one goal
Mbappé’s Hat-Trick Shines in Kazakhstan
Kylian Mbappé delivered a commanding performance for Real Madrid, scoring three times in a 5:0 win away to Kairat (Almaty) in Kazakhstan. The French attacker opened his account from the penalty spot in the 25th minute before finding the net again in the 52nd and 74th minutes. Eduardo Camavinga joined the scoresheet with a goal in the 83rd minute, and Brahim Díaz rounded off the emphatic result with a stoppage-time strike in the 90+3rd minute.
🏁 FP: Kairat Almaty 0-5 @RealMadrid
⚽ 25' @KMbappe (p)
⚽ 52' @KMbappe
⚽ 73' @KMbappe
⚽ 83' @Camavinga
⚽ 90'+3' @Brahim pic.twitter.com/tQq77ZVw0q— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadrid) September 30, 2025
Surpassing Legends in Record Time
Mbappé’s latest effort sees him draw level with Zinedine Zidane in Real Madrid’s all-time list of Champions League scorers. Notably, he managed to reach Zidane’s total in only 15 matches, whereas Zidane, who ended his career in 2006, required 45 appearances to hit the same mark. Along the way, Mbappé also surpassed both Gonzalo Higuaín and Ángel Di María in the club’s Champions League scoring history. However, Cristiano Ronaldo remains the outright leader in this category, boasting 105 goals from 101 Champions League matches for the Spanish giants.
Climbing the All-Time Champions League Ranking
With 59 goals to his name in the Champions League, Mbappé now sits joint 7th in the competition’s all-time scorers table, equalling Andriy Shevchenko’s tally. He is just one strike adrift of Ruud van Nistelrooy. Mbappé has now recorded four hat-tricks in the tournament, ranking behind only Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, who each have eight.
Dominant Start to the 2025/26 Campaign
The 26-year-old forward has demonstrated exceptional form since the season began. He currently leads the Champions League both in goals (5) and decisive contributions (5). Across 11 fixtures for both club and country in 2025, Mbappé has amassed 14 goals and 2 assists. He has also maintained a flawless record from the penalty spot, successfully converting all 5 attempts so far this year.
