Who are the record Champions League goalscorers?

Kylian Mbappe was the top scorer in the 2025-26 Champions League and has moved up to fifth in the all-time list [Getty Images] Kylian Mbappe set a new career milestone in Real Madrid's opening match of their 2026-27 Champions League campaign by moving up to joint-fifth place in the competition's all-time scorers list. His first-half goal against Inter Milan was his 71st in 99 Champions League appearances, tying him with Real legend Raul Gonzalez. Only 12 players have scored 50 or more goals in the tournament's history, with Mbappe the sixth-fastest to reach his half-century. So which other players have hit this landmark - and beyond - and who has reached it the fastest? Who has scored the most Champions League goals? Cristiano Ronaldo holds the record for most Champions League goals [Getty Images] Mbappe still has some way to go if he intends on breaking the all-time record - but he is currently the player closest to doing so. Cristiano Ronaldo has racked up an astonishing 140 Champions League goals, with Lionel Messi second on 129 . Neither of those famous rivals are currently playing in European leagues and it is highly likely their totals will remain unchanged. Third-place Robert Lewandowski is still playing professional football, but will also not be able to build on his tally following his move from Barcelona to Chicago Fire. 2022 Ballon d'Or winner Karim Benzema is next in line in fourth place, but is currently a free agent. And Raul, with whom Mbappe shares fifth place, retired from professional football in 2015. It means Mbappe could still become the all-time top scorer - but would need to nearly double his current tally over the rest of his career. Who has reached 50 Champions League goals the fastest? Erling Haaland has set a near-unbeatable record for fastest to 50 goals - and could be on track to top the all-time list [Getty Images] Erling Haaland set a blistering pace for the fastest man to reach 50 Champions League goals. The Manchester City striker averaged just over one goal per game in order to score 50 times in only 49 appearances - a record which is guaranteed to stand for a few more years at least, with no challengers on the horizon. It has set Haaland clear at the top by 13 games. Sitting just behind Mbappe in the league's all-time scorers list - and being one year younger - means if the striker's European form continues, he is another strong contender to become the overall record-holder. This article is the latest from BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team. More questions answered... What do we know about the Afcon final chaos? Why does Galatasaray's Osimhen wear a mask? How many points do you need to stay in the Premier League?