In a stunning display of football prowess, French superstar Kylian Mbappe has dethroned Nigeria's Victor Osimhen to become the current top scorer in the UEFA Champions League. The dramatic shift occurred during Real Madrid's clash with Greek side Olympiacos on November 26, 2025.
First-Half Fireworks Seal the Deal
The match took an unexpected turn when Olympiacos seized an early lead against the Spanish giants. However, Kylian Mbappe responded with a phenomenal performance, netting three goals before halftime to complete a first-half hat-trick.
This remarkable achievement propelled the Real Madrid forward's tournament tally to eight goals in just five matches. In doing so, he surpassed the previous leader, Victor Osimhen, who had scored six goals in three appearances for Galatasaray.
Osimhen's Untimely Absence
The Nigerian striker, a key player for Galatasaray, was notably absent from matchday five action. Osimhen missed his team's shocking 1-0 home defeat to Royal Union Saint-Gilloise due to an injury sustained while on international duty with the Super Eagles.
This injury could not have come at a worse time for the Nigerian goal machine, as it allowed his closest competitor to not only catch up but take a significant two-goal lead in the race for the Champions League Golden Boot.
What This Means for the Scoring Race
The battle for the top scorer accolade has intensified dramatically. While Mbappe currently leads with eight goals, Osimhen's impressive ratio of six goals in three games demonstrates his lethal efficiency when fit.
Football fans worldwide will be watching closely to see if the Super Eagles star can recover from his injury and mount a challenge to reclaim his position at the summit of European football's most prestigious club competition.
