The Champions League kicks off today - who is favourite to be top scorer?
Kylian Mbappé heads into the new league phase as the man to beat, having claimed last year's Golden Boot and followed it up with World Cup top-scorer honours. But Real Madrid's switch to Mourinho's more cautious approach opens the door for rivals. Harry Kane arrives in career-best form at Bayern, Erling Haaland is adapting to life under a new manager at City, and Ousmane Dembélé offers value if he stays fit for PSG. With eight league-phase games apiece before the knockouts even start there is plenty of time for players to rack up the goals.
Champions League Golden Boot Odds
Mbappé sits as clear favourite, with Kane the closest challenger and a chasing pack led by Haaland and Dembélé rounding out the market.
Who Is Favourite to Win the Champions League Golden Boot?
Mbappe is 7/2 favourite. He banked the bulk of last season's 15 goals during the league phase, repeatedly punishing weaker opposition. His fixture list again features several sides he should dominate, though Mourinho's more conservative setup is a mild concern after the freedom he enjoyed under previous coaches.
Kane (7/1), however, makes a compelling case to go one better than last season's runner-up finish. He's scored at a remarkable rate for Bayern this calendar year and remains first-choice penalty taker, with Bayern's league-phase draw looking noticeably kinder than City's. Chances created by Michael Olise should keep the goals flowing. He scored 73 goals for club and country last season.
Haaland (17/2) cannot be discounted given his scoring pedigree and a strong World Cup showing, but City's tougher run of opponents and a new manager bedding in add uncertainty. He has three goals in two games in the Premier League already.
Dembélé, meanwhile, offers longer-odds appeal as PSG's most dangerous forward, provided fitness holds up across a demanding calendar.
