Kylian Mbappé is one step away from breaking Lionel Messi's record in the Champions League. If the French striker appears in Real Madrid's match against Roma, he will reach his hundredth appearance in Europe's top competition and will become the youngest footballer to reach that number, surpassing Messi.
To date, Mbappé has played 99 games in the Champions League, distributed between Monaco (9), PSG (64) and Real Madrid (26). At 27 years and 298 days, Messi's record of 100 games at 28 years and 84 days would be below Mbappé's age. The historical coincidence is that Messi also achieved his hundredth match against Roma, in September 2015, and now the Frenchman can repeat the feat against the same rival.
The match between Real Madrid and Roma is presented as a key stage for Mbappé to mark his entry into the list of oldest players in the Champions League. If he achieves the number, the French striker will not only surpass Messi, but will also cement his position as one of the most consistent players in the competition.
Real Madrid, which has the presence of Mbappé, is preparing for a game that will not only be important because of the result, but also because of the historic moment that the French forward could experience. Expectations are high among fans and the media, who will closely follow each play to confirm if Mbappé manages to break Messi's record in the Champions League.