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Kylian Mbappé Breaks Lionel Messi Champions League Record, Against The Same Team

Kylian Mbappé became the youngest player with 100 Champions League appearances when he reached the century mark at age 27 in Real Madrid’s match at Roma on Wednesday.

Published: Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 9:51 PM
Kylian Mbappé Breaks Lionel Messi Champions League Record, Against The Same Team
Key Things to Know
  • Kylian Mbappé broke Lionel Messi's record as the youngest player to make 100 Champions League appearances.
  • Mbappé reached the century mark at age 27 against Roma, the same opponent Messi faced when setting the record.
  • Real Madrid defeated Roma 4-3, with Mbappé scoring a first-half equalizer.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Kylian Mbappé became the youngest player to reach 100 Champions League appearances at age 27 during Real Madrid's 4-3 victory against Roma on Wednesday. The French forward celebrated the milestone by scoring a first-half equalizer at the Stadio Olimpico. The previous record was set by Lionel Messi at age 28, who also accomplished the feat against Roma in September 2015.

Starting at center forward under coach José Mourinho, Mbappé netted his 72nd career Champions League goal to surpass Raúl González for fifth on the competition's all-time scoring list. Mbappé originally debuted in the tournament as a 17-year-old with Monaco in 2016.

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