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Real Madrid locked in battle with Barcelona over record-breaking Mexican prodigy
Real Madrid have spent a fortune in the past few years trying to get their hands on some of the best and proven talents in the world.
And unlike the Madrid of yesterday, the club have proven that they are capable of working with developing talents in the first team, as evidenced by the success of Arda Guler.
Now, Real Madrid are on the prowl for the next potential Guler in the market and the club have set their sights on Gilberto Mora.
Mora catches the spotlight
Gilberto Mora became an overnight star for the Mexican national team this week by scoring a stunning goal against Colombia in a 1-1 friendly draw at the Azteca Stadium.
The 17-year-old lit up the occasion with a moment of individual brilliance, gliding into the box, jinking past two defenders and rifling a finish into the near post to leave the goalkeeper rooted. It was the kind of strike that explained exactly why so many consider him a future superstar.
Mora became the youngest goalscorer in Mexican national team history at 17 years and 347 days, and the milestone arrived in the same window that Rafa Marquez entrusted him with the iconic number 10 jersey, another Mexican record for the teenager.
Having already shone at the World Cup, the attacking midfielder is now firmly established as one of the most coveted young talents on the planet.
Real Madrid ready to fight for Mora
Real Madrid are among the elite clubs tracking Mora, but they face a familiar foe in the race, with Barcelona equally keen on his signature, reports Diario AS.
The Mexican is represented by agent Rafaela Pimenta, who enjoys a strong relationship with both Spanish giants, meaning that particular advantage could cancel itself out.
There is also a clear commercial motive, with Real Madrid eager to strengthen their already significant presence in the lucrative Mexican market.
Although Mora recently signed a new deal with Xolos de Tijuana, the renewal was a calculated move to smooth the path towards a big-money European transfer in the coming windows.
For Real Madrid, Mora fits the profile of a high-ceiling prospect they can nurture into a first-team star, much as they have done with Guler.
However, prising him away will be no easy task, with Barcelona and a host of other heavyweights determined to land one of the game’s brightest teenagers.
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Kylian Mbappe unlocks three Champions League achievements after Roma 3-4 Real Madrid thriller
Kylian Mbappe marked his 100th UEFA Champions League appearance with a goal against AS Roma, reaching another major milestone in a competition he has dominated throughout his career.
As such, the Real Madrid forward scored his 72nd Champions League goal on Wednesday, moving past club legend Raul Gonzalez on the competition’s all-time scoring list and into fifth place.
Mbappe surpasses Messi and Raul
Mbappe reached 100 Champions League appearances against Roma and marked the occasion with a goal.
Kylian Mbappé is the youngest-ever player to reach 100 Champions League appearances (27y 298d). Lionel Messi’s record is broken (28y 84d). 💯 https://t.co/QxB7jmGlop
— Squawka (@Squawka) October 14, 2026
At 27 years and 298 days, he became the youngest player to reach that landmark, surpassing Lionel Messi’s previous record of 28 years and 84 days.
As such, Mbappe’s 72 Champions League goals have come across three clubs: six for Monaco, 42 for Paris Saint-Germain and 24 for Real Madrid.
Only Messi and Lewandowski outscored Mbappe
Mbappe’s record becomes even more impressive when measured against other top Champions League forwards during their first 100 appearances.
📊 Only Robert Lewandowski and Lionel Messi scored more goals in their first 100 Champions League matches than Kylian Mbappe. The Frenchman has netted an incredible 𝟕𝟐 goals in his first century of matches. 🔥 https://t.co/77Yg7DdD6L
— Football Insider (@footyinsider247) October 15, 2026
Robert Lewandowski scored 81 goals in his first 100 matches, while Messi registered 77. Mbappe’s 72 goals place him behind those two players, but ahead of numerous other legendary attackers.
Cristiano Ronaldo remains the Champions League benchmark
Despite moving into fifth place, Mbappe still has a substantial gap to close before reaching the top of the all-time scoring rankings.
Karim Benzema sits ahead of him with 90 goals, followed by Lewandowski on 109 and Messi on 129. Cristiano Ronaldo leads the standings with 140 Champions League goals.
𝐊𝐘𝐋𝐈𝐀𝐍 𝐌𝐁𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐄 𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐓𝐀𝐊𝐄𝐒 𝐑𝐀𝐔𝐋 𝐈𝐍 𝐔𝐂𝐋 𝐆𝐎𝐀𝐋𝐒 😲👏 That is now 72 UCL goals for him, breaking into the top 5 😮💨 𝘼𝙡𝙡-𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙢𝙥𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙜𝙪𝙚 𝙩𝙤𝙥 𝙨𝙘𝙤𝙧𝙚𝙧𝙨: 👇 140 ⚽ Cristiano Ronaldo 129 ⚽ Lionel Messi 107 ⚽ Robert Lewandowski 90 ⚽ Karim Benzema 72 ⚽ Kylian Mbappé 71 ⚽ Raúl Where will he finish on the all-time UCL top scorers list? 👀
— 433 (@433) October 14, 2026
Mbappe’s 72 strikes leave him 18 behind Benzema, meaning the next target in his pursuit of the all-time greats is within reach if he maintains his scoring rate.
Understandably, Ronaldo’s 141 goals remain the benchmark, leaving Mbappe 68 goals short of the record.
The gap is considerable, but the Frenchman has already demonstrated the scoring consistency needed to climb the rankings, and it won’t be a surprise if he breaks his idol’s record.
