Champions League: Leading scorers after Round of 16 first legs

Champions league

By Seyi Babalola

Despite missing out on Wednesday night’s 3-0 win over Real Madrid, Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe remains the top goalscorer.

Mbappe, who has 13 goals, is now recovering from a knee injury, and in his absence, Federico Valverde scored a hat trick versus City.

The Frenchman is three goals ahead of Newcastle United forward Anthony Gordon, who did not score in the 1-1 tie with Barcelona.

Bayern Munich striker, Harry Kane, was also absent as they thrashed Atalanta 5-2 in Bergamo. Kane has scored eight goals so far.

Erling Halaand, Julian Alvarez and Victor Osimhen all have seven goals.

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE TOP SCORERS

Mbappe (Real Madrid) – 13 goals

Gordon (Newcastle) – 10 goals

Harry Kane (Bayern Munich) – 8 goals

Alvarez (Atletico Madrid) – 7 goals

Osimhen (Galatasaray) – 7 goals

Haaland (Man City) – 7 goals

Kvaratskhelia (PSG) – 6 goals

Barnes (Newcastle) – 6 goals

Hauge (Bodø/Glimt) – 6 goals

Martinelli (Arsenal) – 6 goals

Vitinha (PSG) – 6 goals

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