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Sport.qlee.xyz, December 14, 2023 - In the thrilling climax of the group stage in the UEFA Champions League, the competition for the top scorer has intensified, with Antoine Griezmann emerging as a formidable contender. The French forward's stunning performance in matchweek six has elevated him to the top of the goal-scoring charts, making him the fourth player to reach the milestone of five goals in the tournament.
Before the final week of the group phase, the leading goal-scorers with five goals each were Erling Haaland, Rasmus Højlund, and Álvaro Morata. However, these three failed to add to their goal tally in matchweek six, allowing Griezmann to capitalize on the opportunity and make his mark on the competition.
Griezmann's remarkable feat unfolded as he netted a crucial goal during Atletico Madrid's 2-0 victory over Lazio, securing the Spanish club's triumph and passage as the group's champions. His timely goal not only contributed to the team's success but also propelled him to the forefront of the Champions League's goal-scoring leaderboard.
With this additional goal, Griezmann now stands as one of the top scorers in the UEFA Champions League 2023/2024 season. Among the four names leading the chart, one has already been confirmed to be unable to increase their goal collection.
Rasmus Højlund is the unfortunate player, with his goal-scoring journey in the Champions League coming to a halt at five goals. This outcome coincided with the downfall of Manchester United, the team he represented, finishing at the bottom of their group.
Interestingly, Atletico Madrid now boasts two players on the list of top scorers in the Champions League. Both Griezmann and Morata are credited with wearing the colors of Los Colchoneros, making them a formidable attacking force in the tournament.
The updated top scorer list for the UEFA Champions League 2023/2024 is as follows:
5 goals:
- Antoine Griezmann (Atlético de Madrid)
- Erling Haaland (Man City)
- Rasmus Højlund (Man United)
- Álvaro Morata (Atlético de Madrid)
4 goals:
- Julián Álvarez (Man City)
- Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid)
- Evanilson (Porto)
- Galeno (Porto)
- Gabriel Jesus (Arsenal)
- Harry Kane (Bayern)
- Loïs Openda (Leipzig)
- Danylo Sikan (Shakhtar)
3 goals:
- João Félix (Barcelona)
- Phil Foden (Man City)
- Ciro Immobile (Lazio)
- Joselu (Real Madrid)
- Lukas Lerager (Copenhagen)
- João Mário (Benfica)
- Kylian Mbappé (Paris)
- Brais Méndez (Real Sociedad)
- Rodrygo (Real Madrid)
- Bukayo Saka (Arsenal)
- Ferran Torres (Barcelona)
As the Champions League progresses into the knockout stages, the competition for the Golden Boot is expected to intensify, with players vying for individual glory while contributing to their team's quest for continental supremacy.