Mbappé Scores in 100th Champions League Appearance

Kylian Mbappé scored for Real Madrid in his 100th Champions League appearance against Roma on October 14, reaching 72 career goals in the competition. Reports say the milestone made him the youngest player to reach 100 appearances, at age 27, surpassing Lionel Messi, who did so at 28 years and 84 days. Mbappé’s goal came during Real Madrid’s 4-3 win at the Stadio Olimpico. He equalized in the first half, according to match reports. Real Madrid came back after Roma had taken a 3-1 lead, one account said. The appearance milestone and goal were achieved in the same match. Mbappé reached the 100-game mark after playing for Monaco, Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid. One account counted his appearances as nine for Monaco, 64 for Paris Saint-Germain and 27 for Real Madrid. His 72 goals also put him fifth on the Champions League’s all-time scoring list, according to reports. The goal moved him past former Real Madrid forward Raúl, who had scored 71. Only Cristiano Ronaldo, Messi, Robert Lewandowski and Karim Benzema were listed ahead of Mbappé. A separate comparison of goals scored in players’ first 100 Champions League games placed Mbappé third with 72. Transfermarkt’s figures put...