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Top Champions League Goal Scorers in a Single Match

The UEFA Champions League stands as Europe's premier club competition, and few moments capture attention like a player scoring multiple goals in one game. Several stars have left their mark with outstanding goal hauls, including Lionel Messi, Luiz Adriano, and Erling Haaland. Here’s a look at the top individual goal-scoring performances in a single UCL match.

Top 12 Players by Goals Scored in One Champions League Game

  • Lionel Messi – 5 goals
  • Luiz Adriano – 5 goals
  • Erling Haaland – 5 goals
  • Marco van Basten – 4 goals
  • Simone Inzaghi – 4 goals
  • Dado Prso – 4 goals
  • Ruud van Nistelrooy – 4 goals
  • Andriy Shevchenko – 4 goals
  • Lionel Messi (second instance) – 4 goals
  • Bafetimbi Gomis – 4 goals
  • Mario Gomez – 4 goals
  • Robert Lewandowski – 4 goals

Details of Remarkable Performances

  • Robert Lewandowski: Scored four goals in the 2012-13 Champions League semi-final first leg against Real Madrid, leading Borussia Dortmund to a 4-1 victory. He finished that season with 10 goals.
  • Mario Gomez: Netted four times during Bayern Munich's 7-0 thrashing of FC Basel in 2012's last-16 round, showcasing his striking prowess.
  • Bafetimbi Gomis: Made history as the first Frenchman in over 40 years to score four goals in a European competition, achieving this in Lyon's 7-1 win over Dinamo Zagreb in 2011.
  • Lionel Messi: Delivered a memorable four-goal display against Arsenal in 2010, including a remarkable chipped goal over goalkeeper Manuel Almunia.
  • Andriy Shevchenko: The Ukrainian scored four goals in AC Milan's 4-0 away win against Fenerbahce in 2005, becoming the first player to net four in an away Champions League match.
  • Ruud van Nistelrooy: Scored four goals in a group stage game for Manchester United versus Sparta Prague in the 2004-05 season, the first Man Utd player to do so since 1968.
  • Dado Prso: Key figure in Monaco's 8-3 victory over Deportivo La Coruna in 2003, scoring four goals and helping his team reach the UCL final that season.
  • Simone Inzaghi: Managed four goals in Lazio's 5-1 Champions League win against Marseille in 2000, a standout moment from his playing career.
  • Marco van Basten: The Dutch legend scored four goals against IFK Goteborg in 1992, the first such feat after the Champions League replaced the European Cup.
  • Erling Haaland: Scored five goals for Manchester City in their 7-0 demolition of RB Leipzig during the 2023-24 Champions League season, finishing as the tournament's top scorer.
  • Luiz Adriano: Recorded five goals in Shakhtar Donetsk's 7-0 group stage win over Bate Borisov in 2014, setting a record for most goals against one opponent.
  • Lionel Messi: His record-breaking five-goal haul came against Bayer Leverkusen in 2012, overwhelming the German side in a 7-1 victory.

Summary of Top Goal-Scoring Performances in a Single Champions League Game

  • Lionel Messi - 5 goals for Barcelona vs Bayer Leverkusen in 2012
  • Luiz Adriano - 5 goals for Shakhtar Donetsk vs Bate Borisov in 2014
  • Erling Haaland - 5 goals for Manchester City vs RB Leipzig in 2023
  • Marco van Basten - 4 goals for AC Milan vs IFK Goteborg in 1992
  • Simone Inzaghi - 4 goals for Lazio vs Marseille in 2000
  • Dado Prso - 4 goals for Monaco vs Deportivo La Coruna in 2003
  • Ruud van Nistelrooy - 4 goals for Manchester United vs Sparta Prague in 2004
  • Andriy Shevchenko - 4 goals for AC Milan vs Fenerbahce in 2005
  • Lionel Messi - 4 goals for Barcelona vs Arsenal in 2010
  • Bafetimbi Gomis - 4 goals for Lyon vs Dinamo Zagreb in 2011
  • Mario Gomez - 4 goals for Bayern Munich vs Basel in 2012
  • Robert Lewandowski - 4 goals for Borussia Dortmund vs Real Madrid in 2013

FAQs About Champions League Goal Records

  • Who has scored the most goals in a single Champions League game?Lionel Messi was the first to score five goals in a match against Bayer Leverkusen in 2012.
  • What is the record for most goals in a single Champions League season? Cristiano Ronaldo holds the record with 17 goals during the 2013/14 season.
  • Which players have scored five goals in a single UCL match?Lionel Messi, Luiz Adriano, and Erling Haaland have achieved this rare feat.
  • Who scored the most Champions League goals for one club?Lionel Messi holds this record for Barcelona.
  • Who scored 17 goals in a single Champions League season? Cristiano Ronaldo reached this milestone in the 2013/14 campaign.

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