Marie-Antoinette Katoto of OL Lyonnes anchors the summit of the UEFA Women’s Champions League 2026/27 scoring charts, European football statistics show. The forward set the early pace during the opening rounds and added to her tally in matchday three, according to official tournament data published by UEFA.

Hat-Tricks Shape the Early Scoring Race

Katoto opened her account with a hat-trick during OL Lyonnes’ 0-8 away victory against Servette, before striking three more times to cement her position at the top. The French club enters the current campaign aiming to go one step further than last season, when they finished as tournament runners-up.

Teammate Vicki Becho joined the hat-trick club during matchday three by scoring three goals in the second half of a 6-0 rout over Inter, making her the third player this season to net a treble in the second half of a match. Arsenal forward Alessia Russo matched that feat against Benfica on matchday three, adding to a previous goal scored against Paris FC on matchday two to reach four goals total for the tournament.

Historical Milestones for English and Spanish Stars

Russo’s three goals against Benfica secured a notable piece of history, as tournament records show she became the highest-scoring English player in the competition. She also stands as the first player from England to score a hat-trick in the group stage or league phase.

Meanwhile, Barcelona’s attack remains formidable as reigning top scorer Ewa Pajor and teammate Caroline Graham Hansen sit alongside Becho with three goals apiece. Both players struck during a 0-6 away victory against Roma on matchday two, following earlier goals against Paris FC in the opener. Pajor previously claimed the golden boot for the 2025/26 campaign with 11 goals.

Playmaking Leaders and Historical Scoring Precedent

Salma Paralluelo of OL Lyonnes commands the assists standings with four, pulling clear at the top of the table following her side’s dominant display against Inter in the jornada 3. Graham Hansen follows closely with three assists for Barcelona, having delivered two against Paris FC and another against Roma.

Past Golden Boot Winners in the UEFA Women’s Champions League:

• 2025/26: Ewa Pajor (Barcelona) — 11 goals
• 2024/25: Clàudia Pina (Barcelona) — 10 goals
• 2023/24: Kadidiatou Diani (OL Lyonnes) — 8 goals
• 2022/23: Ewa Pajor (Wolfsburg) — 9 goals
• 2021/22: Alexia Putellas (Barcelona) — 11 goals