
The Digest:
Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe leads the race for the UEFA Champions League Golden Boot with 13 goals in just eight appearances this season. The France captain sits three goals clear of Newcastle United's Anthony Gordon, who has 10 goals in second place. Bayern Munich's Harry Kane follows with eight goals, while Manchester City's Erling Haaland and Galatasaray's Victor Osimhen are tied on seven goals each. Bodø/Glimt's Jens Petter Hauge and Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli complete the top scorers list with six goals apiece ahead of the Round of 16 stage. Osimhen's seven-goal haul has been instrumental in Galatasaray's progression to the knockout rounds.
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE TOP SCORERS:
- 13 goals: Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid)
- 10 goals: Anthony Gordon (Newcastle)
- 8 goals: Harry Kane (Bayern Munich)
- 7 goals: Erling Haaland (Manchester City), Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray)
- 6 goals: Jens Petter Hauge (Bodø/Glimt), Gabriel Martinelli (Arsenal)
Mbappe leads Champions League scoring with 13 goals, followed by Gordon (10), Kane (8), Haaland and Osimhen (7) ahead of Round of 16.
Sources: BBC Sports, Soccernet, UEFA