The Record Mbappé Reached at Etihad, His Goal Makes History in French Soccer

Mbappé had marked last Tuesday's Champions League match against Manchester City in red. He knew it was a golden opportunity to prove himself on a big night. He did so by scoring a goal, which at that moment meant a 1-1 tie after Haaland's goal.

But the truth is that this goal was more important than it might seem, at least for him. Mbappé made history at the Etihad for French soccer by reaching a record. In fact, he has surpassed another French legend who had great performances.

With his goal, he surpassed Henry in terms of goals in the Champions League. The former Arsenal or Barça player had 51, and Kylian, with yesterday's goal, has surpassed him by reaching 52. Therefore, he is already in the pantheon of players from his country, although he still has one more step to climb.

He is currently the second Frenchman with the most goals scored in the Champions League. He is still surpassed by Karim Benzema, who left his goal tally at 90. It is true that he is still far away, as there are 38 goals of difference, but Kylian has a long career ahead.

Mbappé Can Make History If He Manages to Surpass Benzema

Benzema is a legend of Real Madrid and the best French player in recent years. It is true that his coach's decisions excluded him from the national team, but it was unfair. He allowed himself the top-level of dispensing with a Ballon d'Or winner.

Mbappé knows he has a significant challenge ahead if he manages to surpass him as a scorer in the Champions League. But he is still young and can achieve it while at Real Madrid. Karim achieved it because the white team plays many more matches than PSG, for example.

One only has to look at the times they have reached the semifinals and won the title in the last 25 years. That's why Mbappé now indeed has the chance to make history by surpassing Benzema. Otherwise, it would be very difficult for him.