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UEFA Champions League Top Scorers After Quarter-final First-leg

- UEFA Champions League Top Scorers After Quarter-final First-leg.
- Lewandowski follows closely with 11 goals as Barcelona’s attack remains strong.
- Top scorers include Kane, Guirassy, Haaland, and Mbappé, with second-leg action next.
Barcelona’s Raphinha has emerged as the leading goal scorer in the UEFA Champions League following the completion of the quarter-final first-leg matches this week. The Brazilian winger has netted an impressive 12 goals, placing him at the top of the tournament’s scoring chart.
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As the second-leg fixtures of the Champions League quarter-finals approach next week, all eyes will be on Raphinha to see if he can maintain his scoring streak and help Barcelona secure a spot further in the competition. The club, aiming for European glory, will rely heavily on his contribution in the knockout stages.
His teammate, Robert Lewandowski, isn’t far behind, with 11 goals to his name. The competition between the two Barcelona stars underscores the attacking strength of the club as they navigate through one of the most prestigious tournaments in European football.
In the most recent Champions League match, Raphinha played a pivotal role in Barcelona’s dominant 4-0 victory over Borussia Dortmund at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys. His crucial goal in the match not only sealed the win for Barcelona but also extended his lead at the top of the goal-scoring table. Lewandowski also found the net twice, furthering the fierce competition between the two for the prestigious Golden Ball.

Champions League Quarter-finals Preview
Here is the updated list of the top scorers in the UEFA Champions League following the quarter-final first-leg fixtures:
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Raphinha (Barcelona) – 12 Goals
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Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona) – 11 Goals
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Harry Kane (Bayern Munich) – 10 Goals
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Serhou Guirassy (Borussia Dortmund) – 10 Goals
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Erling Haaland (Manchester City) – 8 Goals
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Julián Alvarez (Atlético Madrid) – 7 Goals
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Jonathan David (Lille) – 7 Goals
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Ousmane Dembélé (PSG) – 7 Goals
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Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid) – 7 Goals
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Vangelis Pavlidis (Benfica) – 7 Goals
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Vinícius Júnior (Real Madrid) – 7 Goals
With the second-leg encounters on the horizon, the battle for the Golden Ball is heating up, and Raphinha’s goal-scoring form could be crucial in Barcelona’s pursuit of European success.
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