In the 26th round of Ligue 1, Kylian Mbappe’s hat-trick against Montpellier not only ended his goal drought of almost a month but also showcased his remarkable acceleration. After being benched or playing limited minutes in the previous three matches, Mbappe’s three goals in just 41 minutes were crucial in Paris Saint-Germain’s 6-2 victory. Additionally, these goals propelled him to second place in the list of the top goal scorers in Europe this season, with only Harry Kane from Bayern Munich ahead of him in the race for the “European Golden Shoe” for the 2023-2024 season.

Meanwhile, Harry Kane, despite facing the possibility of not winning any trophies in his first season with Bayern Munich, finds consolation in his individual performance. He scored four goals in the recent matches against Mainz and Darmstadt, bringing his Bundesliga tally to 31 goals.

The coefficient of 2 assigned to goals in top leagues, including the Bundesliga, gives Harry Kane 62 points, securing his lead in the race for the “European Golden Shoe.” Kylian Mbappe follows closely in second place with 48 points, while Lautaro Martinez from Inter Milan holds the third position with 46 points from 23 goals scored. Inter Milan, currently leading the Serie A standings, has a comfortable 14-point lead over AC Milan, making them strong contenders for the Scudetto this season.

Serhou Guirassy, the Guinean striker for Stuttgart, has been instrumental in his team’s success, contributing more than one-third of their total goals with 21 strikes. This performance has helped Stuttgart secure the third position in the Bundesliga, trailing only Bayer Leverkusen and Bayern Munich.

Erling Haaland, the winner of last year’s “European Golden Shoe,” is struggling to catch up with his competitors this season. Frequent injuries and a decline in form have hindered the Norwegian striker, who currently sits in sixth place on the list of top goal scorers. With 18 goals so far, Haaland faces a challenge in closing the gap unless he can deliver exceptional performances in the remaining matches. However, his position as the leading scorer in the Premier League, with a comfortable lead over Ollie Watkins and other notable players, provides some solace.