Sports News of Thursday, 26 February 2026

Source: www.mynigeria.com

UCL Top Scorers: Osimhen, Haaland, Gordon chase as Mbappé sets the pace in Europe

Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe

Real Madrid talisman Kylian Mbappé is currently leading the race for the UEFA Champions League Golden Boot.

The Frenchman has netted an impressive 13 goals in just eight appearances for Los Blancos.

Despite missing Real Madrid’s second-leg tie against José Mourinho’s Benfica at the Santiago Bernabéu, the 27-year-old remains three goals ahead of his closest competitor, Newcastle United’s Anthony Gordon.

Harry Kane, Erling Haaland and Victor Osimhen follow closely behind Gordon in the UCL top scorers’ chart.

Check out the full list below:

13 goals – Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid)
10 goals – Anthony Gordon (Newcastle United)
8 goals – Harry Kane (Bayern Munich)
7 goals – Erling Haaland (Manchester City) and Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray)
6 goals – Jens Petter Hauge (Bodø/Glimt) and Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal)