Mbappe scored his team’s third goal just before the end of the first half, putting Real Madrid up 3-2 on the night and leveling the aggregate score at 4-4. With that strike, the Frenchman reached 15 goals, solidifying his position as the top scorer in this edition of the Champions League, though his tally is now final.

As a result, while Cristiano Ronaldo is currently playing away from European soccer, his record of 17 goals during Real Madrid’s 2013-14 title run remains safe. Despite falling short of the Portuguese legend’s total, Mbappe achieved something neither Messi nor Ronaldo ever did: he scored 10 away goals, setting a new record for the most tallies away from home in a single season.

Could Harry Kane match Ronaldo’s mark?

With the tournament’s leading scorer now eliminated, Harry Kane is the highest-scoring player still active in the competition. The English striker currently has 12 goals and mathematically remains in the hunt to reach Ronaldo’s mark.

However, achieving that goal will be a monumental task. Kane is guaranteed at least two more matches in the semifinals against PSG, where he would need to score at least five goals just to equal the record. Should Bayern Munich advance to the final, he would have an additional game to work with, though the target remains incredibly difficult to hit.

Mbappe joins elite Champions League scorer group

Although Mbappe can no longer break the record this season, he has joined an exclusive pantheon of Champions League goalscorers. By netting his 15th goal of the campaign, Mbappe becomes only the fourth player in history to reach that milestone in a single season, joining Cristiano Ronaldo (2017-18), Karim Benzema (2021-22), and Robert Lewandowski (2019-20).

Ronaldo is the undisputed goalscorer master of the Champions League. With a total of 140 goals, he also holds the second-place spot for the most goals scored in a single season, with 16 tallies in the 2015-16 campaign.

These three forwards are among the top scorers in the competition, although they are not the only ones. In fact, Robert Lewandowski currently ranks third with 109 goals. The Polish striker reached the 70-goal mark in 93 matches.

Two other former Real Madrid players are also currently in the top five. Karim Benzema scored 90 goals, while Raul netted 71 times.

The French forward’s achievement this evening in Munich was not his only milestone. Mbappe also reached 10 away goals, something neither Messi nor Ronaldo managed to accomplish.

The first UCL goal of Messi, Ronaldo, and Mbappe

The first Champions League goals for the sport’s most iconic forwards came against diverse European competition across different eras. Lionel Messi opened his account in the 2005-06 edition during a 5-0 victory for Barcelona against Panathinaikos, while Cristiano Ronaldo had to wait until the 2006-07 season to score his first, netting twice in Manchester United’s famous 7-1 thrashing of A.S. Roma.

Years later, Kylian Mbappe announced himself to the world in the 2016-17 campaign, scoring his debut goal for Monaco in a high-scoring round of 16 thriller against Manchester City.

Top 10 Champions League goal scorers

• Cristiano Ronaldo, 140 (Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus)
• Lionel Messi, 129 (Barcelona, PSG)
• Robert Lewandowski, 109 (Borussia Dortmund, Bayern Munich, Barcelona)
• Karim Benzema, 90 (Lyon, Real Madrid)
• Raul Gonzalez, 71 (Real Madrid, Schalke 04)
• Kylian Mbappe, 70 (Monaco, PSG, Real Madrid)
• Thomas Muller, 57 (Bayern Munich)
• Erling Haaland, 57 (Salzburg, Borussia Dortmund, Manchester City)
• Ruud van Nistelrooy, 56 (PSV, Manchester United, Real Madrid)
• Harry Kane, 52 (Tottenham, Bayern Munich)

In the second leg of the clash between Bayern Munich and Real Madrid, the Spanish side held a narrow 2-3 lead with just five minutes remaining. That changed when Luis Diaz stepped up.

The Colombian winger, who had struggled to find his rhythm for much of the game, appeared in the 89th minute with a powerful right-footed shot that left Andriy Lunin helpless as it sailed into the net. With the score leveled at 3-3, Diaz’s strike sent his side through to the next round of the tournament.

Eduardo Camavinga’s red card leads to Bayern Munich’s comeback

In the 86th minute, Eduardo Camavinga received a second yellow card—and an inevitable red—for preventing the game from continuing. From that moment on, everything fell apart for Real Madrid.

Just three minutes later, Luis Diaz scored the equalizer to make it 3-3, a goal that put Bayern Munich ahead on aggregate. Michael Olise then capped off the comeback with a stunning strike to seal a 4-3 victory on the night and a 6-4 win on aggregate.

With this result, Real Madrid is officially out of the Champions League. As they continue to struggle in La Liga, the historic Spanish side now faces the very real possibility of ending the season without a major trophy.

According to the official schedule, the semifinal first legs will be played on April 28–29, 2026, with the return legs set for May 5–6. With the bracket now defined, attention shifts to potential matchups and the exact moment each giant will play.

Bayern Munich knocked out Real Madrid with a dramatic win in Germany, while Arsenal eliminated Sporting CP to book their place in the semifinals, with both clubs now just one step away from a Champions League final appearance.

Who are Bayern playing next in the UCL semifinals?

Bayern Munich will face Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Champions League semifinals on Tuesday, April 28 at 4:00 PM ET in the first leg, with the return leg set for Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET.

Who are Arsenal playing next in the UCL semifinals?

Arsenal will play Atletico Madrid in the UEFA Champions League semifinals on Wednesday, April 29 at 4:00 PM ET, in the first leg, with the second leg set for Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET, and a place in the Champions League final hanging in the balance.

Not even the fact Mbappe played with a plaster on his face due to a gruesome cut above his right eyebrow prevented him from making his presence felt against Bayern Munich. Mbappe scored in the first half to put Real Madrid temporarily ahead 3-2 on the scoreboard (and temporarily 4-4 on aggregate), and he achieved what Messi and Ronaldo never could.

Mbappe has scored 10 times away from Estadio Santiago Bernabeu, cementing his status as a road killer. Mbappe has registered 15 goals in 11 games in the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League. That means he has scored twice as many away from home, as he has five tallies in home games. However, it wasn’t enough as Real Madrid were knocked out of the tournament by Bayern Munich.

Bigger sample size for Mbappe in 2025-26

Though it takes nothing away from Mbappe’s incredible milestone, there is a factor that can’t be overlooked. Under the current Champions League format, teams can play up to seven away games from the league phase through the grand final.

Neither Ronaldo nor Messi played under this format in their careers, so their away games were limited to six. It’s only one more game, but when it comes to players like Mbappe, Messi, and Ronaldo—who can score multiple goals night in and night out—it makes a big difference. Most likely, Ronaldo or Messi would have reached the 10-goal mark in away games in a single Champions League edition had they played under the current league format.

It’s all counterfactual, but it’s still relevant to fully comprehend Mbappe’s accomplishment. Regardless, Mbappe has made Champions League history in 2025–26, and the record books will reflect just that.

All-time leading goal scorers in UEFA Champions League

With his goal against Real Madrid, Mbappe netted his 70th career goal in the UEFA Champions League. Now, he stands exactly at the halfway line to reach Cristiano Ronaldo at the top. The best player in Portugal history has scored 140 goals (with Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Juventus) in Europe’s most prestigious clubs competition. However, as Real Madrid were eliminated, Mbappe will have to wait for the 2026-27 edition to resume his chase.

As for Messi, the Argentinian magician is second in all-time scoring with 129 tallies for Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain. Robert Lewandowski closes out the podium with 109 goals (Borussia Dortmund, Bayern Munich, and Barcelona).

Arda Guler got the better of Neuer once again. With an amazing curled shot from a free kick, the Turkish golden boy found the back of the net for his brace against Bayern Munich. Though it takes nothing away from his great shot, Neuer’s reaction wasn’t what fans have come to expect from him.

This, in addition to Neuer’s costly mistake on Guler’s early goal just seconds into the game, is putting the German goalkeeper in the eye of the storm. In an evenly matched two-legged series between Real Madrid and Bayern Munich, both goalkeepers have made mistakes that have cost their respective teams.

Unusual game for Neuer

Widely recognized as one of the best goalkeepers in soccer history, Neuer’s rough night against Real Madrid in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals is unlike any outing he’s ever been a part of. It’s not often he concedes a goal due to a blatant mistake, and twice is even rarer.

Thus, this game against Real Madrid might be remembered for a long time as one of the worst of Neuer’s career. Guler took advantage of Neuer’s mistakes and scored a brace. It’s the Turkish star’s first two-goal game of the season.

Neuer concedes 3 goals in one half

The last time Neuer conceded three goals in one game was on Feb. 1, 2025, when Bayern Munich defeated Holstein Kiel by a score of 4–3 in the 2024–25 Bundesliga season. That time around, Neuer also conceded all three goals in one half, though it was in the second half—including two late goals in stoppage time. Against Real Madrid in the 2025–26 UEFA Champions League, Neuer conceded three in the first 45 minutes, including a blunder less than a minute into the match.

Without even controlling the ball, the Turkish player struck it first time toward goal and scored the opening goal of the match. It took less than 40 seconds for the visitors to take the lead.

Bayern Munich won the first leg in Madrid 2–1. Alvaro Arbeloa’s men must overturn the result if they want to advance to the next round.

Madrid also made a mistake

Bayern Munich found an unexpected 1-1 equalizer after a shocking blunder by Andriy Lunin gifted them a way back into the match. The Real Madrid goalkeeper, who is replacing Thibaut Courtois, was slow coming off his line for a corner, and Pavlovic beat him to it with a precise header.

The young midfielder calmly slotted the ball home, punishing Lunin’s rare lapse in concentration and completely shifting the momentum of the game.

PSG await for their opponent

Whoever comes out on top in the tie between Bayern Munich and Real Madrid, already knows it will have to face PSG, who eliminated Liverpool 4–0 on aggregate.

Mbappe took an elbow hit to the face during Real Madrid‘s 1–1 draw against Girona in Matchweek 31 of the 2025–26 La Liga season. Mbappe received stitches after losing blood following the heavy contact with Girona’s Vitor Reis.

Although it draws attention, Mbappe is fully healthy to compete and help his team as Real Madrid vies for a comeback on German soil. However, the plaster he is wearing above his eyebrow is something to keep an eye on, as it might limit his play against Bayern Munich.

No mask required for Mbappe

Mbappe is no stranger to wearing medical equipment on his face. After suffering a nose fracture at UEFA Euro 2024, Mbappe wore a mask in several matches for Real Madrid and France. This time, however, such a measure wasn’t necessary. Real Madrid’s medical staff gave Mbappe three stitches, and that was enough.

After the game, the star posted a picture of his injured eyebrow on social media, calling out the referee for not awarding a penalty to Real Madrid. La Casa Blanca are now nine points behind Barcelona for the lead in the standings. With Barcelona having only domestic competition to focus on, the race for the championship may be well over.

Following his gruesome injury, Mbappe missed Sunday morning’s practice in Madrid, but he was back with his teammates on Monday ahead of the visit to Munich.

What’s next for Real Madrid or Bayern?

Los Merengues hope to complete yet another memorable comeback and advance to the semifinals of the 2025–26 UEFA Champions League. Whoever prevails will go on to face PSG in the penultimate stage before the grand final in Budapest.

Saka is sidelined with an ongoing Achilles issue that has required careful load management in recent weeks, while Odegaard’s absence is linked to a knee issue sustained during the first leg in Lisbon.

Timber, meanwhile, remains unavailable as he continues his recovery from a muscle-related issue following a long spell out earlier in the season. With all three players ruled out, the team is forced into significant adjustments. A win, tie or loss won’t mean the same for Arsenal against Sporting CP today.

How and when did Arsenal players get injured?

Bukayo Saka’s situation comes from an ongoing Achilles problem linked to heavy workload management, which has flared up during the closing stretch of the season.

Reports from the medical staff indicate the issue was monitored for several matches before he was ultimately ruled out of the Sporting CP tie after not being included in full training sessions ahead of kickoff.

Martin Odegaard picked up a knee “niggle” during the first leg, where he was substituted and later reported discomfort that prevented him from recovering in time. Despite initial hopes, he did not return to group training.

Jurrien Timber’s case is different, as he is still recovering from a longer-term injury setback that has limited his minutes throughout the season, with Arsenal continuing to manage his return carefully to avoid relapse.

When will they return to action?

There is still no fixed return date for Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard or Jurrien Timber, with the team managing all three injuries on a short-term assessment basis ahead of a packed end to the season.

According to the latest team updates, Saka is expected to be monitored day-by-day, with Mikel Arteta previously suggesting a return could depend entirely on how he responds to workload tests rather than a set timeline.

Odegaard’s recovery is considered more positive, as the Arsenal captain is dealing with a knee knock. Reports indicate he is progressing well, but the club opted not to rush him back for the second leg.

Timber remains the most carefully managed case, as he continues his rehabilitation from a longer-term injury setback. Staff is taking a conservative approach, meaning his return will depend on full medical clearance.

How have they performed in the 2026 season?

Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard and Jurrien Timber have all been key contributors for Arsenal during the 2026 season when available, playing important roles in both the Premier League and UEFA Champions League.

Saka has been Arsenal’s main outlet in the final third throughout the season, regularly starting on the right wing and driving the team forward in transition moments.

His game has been built around 1v1 situations, cutting inside onto his left foot and generating chances either as a scorer or provider. Odegaard has operated as the central control point of Arsenal’s midfield.

His 2026 season has been marked by high involvement in possession phases, especially in matches where Arsenal face low defensive blocks, where he is tasked with accelerating circulation and unlocking tight spaces through short combinations and final passes.

Timber’s value has been tactical rather than statistical: helping them build from the back under pressure, stepping into midfield lines during possession, and offering defensive coverage in wide transitions. Even with limited minutes, his inclusion has given flexibility in both defensive shape and build-up structure.

Mikel Arteta’s men have turned their strong home form in Europe into a defining factor this season, using quick transitions to control knockout ties at home, while Rui Borges’ team arrives full of confidence. Besides, Arsenal face a setback with Bukayo Saka, Martin Odegaard, and Jurrien Timber not playing today against Sporting CP.

With a place in the semifinals on the line, the stakes are clear: every goal, substitution and tactical adjustment could define the outcome of the tie. The margin for error is minimal, setting up a tense and decisive night. Follow Arsenal vs Sporting CP live with us!

What happens if Arsenal beat Sporting CP today?

Arsenal would secure their place in the Champions League semifinals if they beat Sporting CP today in the second leg of the quarterfinal. Last week, Arsenal secured a 1-0 aggregate lead over Sporting CP thanks to a late Kai Havertz winner.

A win would set up a semifinal clash against Atletico Madrid, who already secured their place in the next round after eliminating Barcelona on aggregate. That means they would immediately face another high-intensity knockout tie.

What happens if Arsenal and Sporting CP tie today?

A draw in regulation will send Arsenal through thanks to their aggregate lead. If Sporting CP tie the aggregate score, however, extra time will be played. If the draw persists in overtime, penalties will decide who advances. Since UEFA no longer uses the away goals rule, a tie after 90 minutes in the second leg does not produce an automatic winner.

What happens if Arsenal lose to Sporting CP today?

If Arsenal lose to Sporting CP by one goal, extra time will be played. If the Gunners lose by two or more goals, they will be eliminated from the UEFA Champions League. Rui Borges’s team would be the one facing Atleti if it overturns the aggregate score.

In that scenario, it would represent a major opportunity for Sporting on the continental stage, as the Lisbon-based club has never won the UEFA Champions League, with its only European trophy being the 1963–64 Cup Winners’ Cup.

Despite a high-intensity second leg, neither side could break the deadlock in London. Arsenal’s first leg win over Sporting CP proved decisive, with Kai Havertz’s 90th-minute strike in Portugal being the difference-maker.

Keep reading for the breakdown of key moments that defined the series.