Frank Christian
After reaching the semifinals of the UEFA Champions League, Paris Saint-Germain faced disappointment again in the 2023/24 season. This outcome marks the end of Kylian Mbappe’s hopes of capturing the prestigious trophy with the Ligue 1 team.
In a social media announcement on May 10, the forward revealed he would depart PSG at season’s end on a free transfer. About a month later, Real Madrid confirmed the transfer, making Mbappe a part of the Spanish champions.
Borussia Dortmund eliminated PSG 2-0 on aggregate in the semifinals, therefore denying Luis Enrique’s squad another chance to succeed in Europe. Dortmund would eventually lose to Real Madrid in the final.
PSG’s last significant run in the Champions League resulted in a final appearance in 2019/20, where they lost 1-0 to Bayern Munich. Their only other semifinal appearance in recent history was during the 2020/21 season, where they were beaten 4-1 by Manchester City.
With Mbappe moving on, let’s take a look at his Champions League journey and achievements throughout his career.
Has Kylian Mbappe ever won the Champions League?
Though Mbappe has claimed 14 club titles and lifted the FIFA World Cup in 2018, the Champions League trophy has yet to be part of his collection.
His closest moment to winning came in the 2019/20 season, where PSG lost the final to Bayern Munich. The following year, they reached the semifinals but were defeated 4-1 by Manchester City. Earlier, he made it to the semifinals with Monaco during the 2016/17 season, losing to Juventus by the same aggregate scoreline.
Despite not winning the Champions League, Mbappe has garnered several individual accolades in the tournament.
His standout performances earned him a spot in the UEFA Team of the Year in 2018 and recognition in the Champions League Team of the Season on four occasions.
How many Champions League goals has Mbappe scored?
Widely regarded as one of the top talents of his era, Mbappe has made a significant mark in the Champions League.
He first emerged in the competition with Monaco in the 2016/17 season, scoring six goals in nine appearances during the knockout stages against notable teams like Manchester City, Borussia Dortmund, and Juventus.
Since moving to PSG, his incredible goal-scoring form has continued to shine. As of June 2024, he has scored a total of 48 goals in 71 Champions League matches.
Kylian Mbappe Champions League goals
| Season | Goals | Games |
|---|---|---|
| 2016/17 | 6 | 9 |
| 2017/18 | 4 | 8 |
| 2018/19 | 4 | 8 |
| 2019/20 | 5 | 10 |
| 2020/21 | 8 | 10 |
| 2021/22 | 6 | 8 |
| 2022/23 | 7 | 8 |
| 2023/24 | 6 | 12 |
| Total | 48 | 73 |
Champions League stages reached by Mbappe each season
The following table summarizes the stages Mbappe has reached in the Champions League during each season of his career.
| Season | Club | Stage | Appearances | Goals |
| 2016/17 | Monaco | Semifinal | 9 | 6 |
| 2017/18 | PSG | Last 16 | 8 | 4 |
| 2018/19 | PSG | Last 16 | 8 | 4 |
| 2019/20 | PSG | Final | 10 | 5 |
| 2020/21 | PSG | Semifinal | 10 | 8 |
| 2021/22 | PSG | Last 16 | 8 | 6 |
| 2022/23 | PSG | Last 16 | 8 | 7 |
| 2023/24 | PSG | Semifinals | 12 | 8 |
