The race for the top scorer in the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League is heating up, with Barcelona’s Raphinha currently leading the charge. Raphinha has scored an impressive 12 goals, including a hat-trick against Bayern München and three goals in the quarter-final tie against Borussia Dortmund.
Current Top Scorers:
-Raphinha (Barcelona): 12 goals
– Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona): 11 goals
– Serhou Guirassy (Borussia Dortmund): 10 goals
– Harry Kane (Bayern München): 10 goals
– Erling Haaland (Manchester City): 8 goals
Raphinha’s exceptional performance hasn’t gone unnoticed, with the Brazilian international also leading the way in assists with seven, totaling 19 goal contributions in 11 matches.
Robert Lewandowski closed the gap by scoring twice in Barcelona’s 4-0 win over Dortmund, while Serhou Guirassy and Harry Kane remain in contention. Erling Haaland’s chances, however, seem slim after Manchester City’s defeat to Real Madrid
Notable Performances:
Hat-tricks hero
– Raphinha (Barcelona) vs Bayern München
– Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid) vs Manchester City
– Ousmane Dembélé (Paris Saint-Germain) vs Stuttgart- Lautaro Martinez (Inter) vs Monaco
The competition is fierce, but Raphinha’s impressive form makes him a strong contender for the top scorer title.
Quarterfinal Results
– Arsenal vs. Real Madrid: Arsenal dominated at the Emirates, winning 3-0. Declan Rice shone with two sensational free kicks, leaving Real Madrid with a tough road ahead in the second leg.
– Barcelona vs. Dortmund: Barcelona’s 4-0 win over Dortmund once again proved their attacking abilities .
– Inter Milan vs. Bayern Munich: Inter Milan’s 2-1 victory over Bayern Munich highlighted their defensive strength. Bayern’s attacking talent was evident, but Inter’s goalkeeper made crucial saves to secure the win.
– PSG vs. Aston Villa: PSG’s 3-1 win over Aston Villa demonstrated their quality. However, Aston Villa’s determination and counter-attacks kept PSG on their toes.
Possible Semifinal
– Arsenal vs. PSG
– Barcelona vs. Inter Milan
