Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland have had similarly sensational starts to the 2025-26 season. Based on goal contributions alone, Mbappe has the edge — with his 25 goals and four assists in 21 matches for Real Madrid ahead of Haaland’s 20 goals and three assists in 20 games with Manchester City.

Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland go head-to-head on Wednesday, when Real Madrid hosts Manchester City.

Real Madrid’s meeting with Manchester City on Wednesday brings Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland

PIRAEUS, Greece (AP) — Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappé scored four goals in a Champions League match for the first time in his career Wednesday, including the second-fastest hat trick in the competition's history.

Real Madrid’s 21st century history is in part defined by Cristiano Ronaldo and his machine-like capacity to rack up goals. Few would have compared Kylian Mbappe’s first 18 months at Real Madrid

Kylian Mbappe has managed to become the leader of Real Madrid's sporting project, maintaining an impressive scoring rate. With this, he has managed to surpass Alfredo Di Stefano in the scoring side in his 79 games,