Mbappé Matches Ronaldo’s Goal-Scoring Feat, Sets Sights on Titles

In a remarkable display of attacking prowess, Kylian Mbappé has etched his name in the record books, mirroring a legendary achievement by Cristiano Ronaldo. This past Saturday evening, during a La Liga clash against Sevilla FC, Mbappé reached a staggering 59 goals in the calendar year 2025. This milestone not onyl equals ronaldo’s impressive tally with the Madrid club but also saw Mbappé pay a heartfelt tribute to his childhood idol by replicating Ronaldo’s iconic festivity.

“I usually have my own celebration, but I wanted to share this with him,” Mbappé explained, speaking as the captain of the French national team. He was my idol when I was a child, I have a very good relationship with him, he’s a friend now. I wanted to wink at him as he has always been very nice to me. He always spoke well of Madrid adn gave me advice on how to adapt. This gesture underscores the deep respect Mbappé holds for the Portuguese superstar.

A Record-Breaking Year

The previous benchmark for goals in a single year with the club,set by Ronaldo,dated back to 2013,a year that also saw the Portuguese forward lead the Merengues to a Champions League title. Mbappé’s achievement is particularly exceptional considering he only joined the Spanish capital in the early part of 2025. His 59 goals have been distributed across various competitions: 39 in La Liga, 4 in the Copa del Rey, 14 in the Champions League, and 2 in the Club World cup. This remarkable feat means Mbappé has scored in 59 different matches,averaging a goal per game. For context, Cristiano Ronaldo achieved his 59-goal mark in just 50 appearances.

This record is incredible, the French star commented post-match. This is my first year doing something like Cristiano, my idol, the best player in the history of Real Madrid and a reference in the world of football. It’s an honor for me.

beyond Individual Brilliance: The Quest for Team Trophies

While Mbappé’s individual scoring record is a cause for celebration, his primary focus remains on securing team silverware. As his arrival, the former Paris Saint-Germain forward has collected a UEFA super Cup and an Intercontinental Cup. however, the team fell short in the Spanish Cup final and finished second in La Liga, trailing rivals barcelona.

Mbappé’s post-match statements reflected this drive for collective success: We know that in the last matches in La Liga,we had difficulty winning and playing well. it was very critically important for us to get back to winning ways and end the year on a positive note. we will now take a vacation to rest and spend time with family, before returning in 2026 with the desire to win titles. We will start with the Spanish Super Cup, the first title of the season is coming quickly and we have to be ready.

currently, the Madrid club sits second in the league standings, behind Barcelona. In the Champions League, they have secured their qualification for the next round with a perfect record of 12 points from their group stage matches.

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