Despite falling short in the semi-finals of the 2023-2024 UEFA Champions League, Paris Saint-Germain’s Kylian Mbappe and Bayern Munich’s Harry Kane emerged as the top scorers of the tournament. Both forwards netted eight goals each, sharing the top scorer accolade for this season’s competition.
Mbappe’s PSG faced a tough challenge against Borussia Dortmund, ultimately being eliminated in the semi-finals after losing both legs. Dortmund, however, couldn’t carry their winning momentum into the final, where they were defeated 2-0 by Real Madrid at Wembley Stadium on June 1.
Real Madrid, the champions of the 2023-2024 UEFA Champions League, ended Bayern Munich’s run in the semi-finals. Vinicius Junior, a key player for Real Madrid and a contender for the 2024 Ballon d’Or alongside Mbappe, scored six goals in the tournament, including one in the final.
Manchester City’s Erling Haaland also made a notable impact with six goals, despite his team’s exit in the quarter-finals.
Here’s a look at the top scorers of the 2023-2024 UEFA Champions League:
- 8 goals: Kylian Mbappe (PSG), Harry Kane (Bayern Munich)
- 6 goals: Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid), Antoine Griezmann (Atletico Madrid), Erling Haaland (Manchester City)
- 5 goals: Julian Alvarez (Manchester City), Phil Foden (Manchester City), Galeno (FC Porto), Rasmus Hojlund (Atalanta), Alvaro Morata (Atletico Madrid), Rodrygo (Real Madrid)
These players delivered remarkable performances, lighting up the tournament with their goal-scoring prowess and contributing significantly to their teams’ campaigns.