“It’s incredible to achieve such a feat”, Mbappé’s joy after equaling the CR7 record
Mbappé speaking to Real Madrid TV: “It’s a special day, it’s my birthday. Since I was little, I’ve dreamed of playing a professional match on my birthday, especially with Real Madrid, the club of my dreams. We won, which was very important. That was the goal. And this record is incredible. From my first year, achieving it as my idol, the best player in the history of Real Madrid, a reference in world football… I wanted to pay tribute to him during this celebration. He has always been kind to me, helping me adapt to Real Madrid. It was nice. I have my own way of celebrating, but I wanted to do it like him, to dedicate this victory to him. Merry Christmas to all the Real Madrid fans.”
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REAL MADRID FINISHES 2025 WITH A VICTORY, MBAPPE BECOMES THE EQUAL OF CRISTIANO RONALDO IN ONE CALENDAR YEAR!
Real Madrid ends the year 2025 with a victory against Sevilla (2-0) thanks to Bellingham but above all to the 59th goal in a calendar year from Kylian Mbappé. The Frenchman therefore equals Cristiano Ronaldo’s Madrid record. With this victory, Real comes within one point of Barcelona who play tomorrow against Villarreal.
COURTOIS REGALE ONE LAST TIME!
Superb solitary rush from Oso who rolls in a powerful left-footed shot which forces Courtois into an impressive reflex save!
Yellow card for Sow!
Another yellow card for Sevilla after a very late tackle from Sow on Rodrygo at the edge of the area!
PENALTY GRANTED THEN CANCELED ON VIDEO!
Another penalty for Real Madrid well obtained by Jude Bellingham after a foul from Oso from behind… It is reviewed on video and will be canceled!
59 GOALS FOR MBAPPE IN A CIVIL YEAR, RONALDO EQUAL!
Kylian Mbappé has the opportunity to equalize Cristiano Ronaldo on a penalty! The French international rushes… and deceives Odysseas! MBAPPE EQUALS CRISTIANO RONALDO WITH 59 GOALS IN A CALENDAR YEAR!
PENALTY FOR REAL MADRID!
Penalty for Real Madrid well obtained by Rodrygo, imperial this evening. The chance for Mbappé to match CR7!
Vinicius leaves the field, between boos and applause
New change for Real Madrid with the entry into play of Gonzalo Garcia in place of Vinicius.
The Madrid public gets angry
After a very nonchalant ball exit and in the axis of Dean Huijsen, the Merengue public whistles the apathy of his team.
RODRGYO’S MAGNIFICENT SEQUENCE THAT DOES NOT PAY!
We weren’t far from one of the goals of the year! After a mix-up, Mbappé gives the penalty point to Rodrygo who performs a ball-striking sequence which forces Odysseas to deflect the ball onto the bar!
Camavinga replaces Guler
Change for Real Madrid with the exit of Arda Guler in favor of Eduardo Camavinga.
Vinicius’ strike blocked
New opportunity for Real Madrid with Vinicius in the box. The Brazilian chooses to get on his left foot but his shot is deflected and into the arms of Odysseas.
MARCAO TAKES A RED CARD!
Sevilla will finish at 10 against 11 after the second yellow card taken by Marcao for a late tackle on Bellingham. Deserved red card!
ALEXIS SANCHEZ TESTS AGAIN COURTOUS WHO ANSWERS HIM!
At the entrance to the area and still not attacked, Alexis Sanchez chooses a big shot under the bar… repelled by the Courtois wall!
Yellow card for Asencio
In a duel with Mendy, Asencio comes to give him a nice kick from behind and only takes a yellow card.
MBAPPE TOUCHES THE HEAD BAR!
After a slightly bizarre action and a header from Tchouaméni at the far post, Mbappé throws himself and hits the ball with his head! Odysseas pushes back on the bar!
COURTOIS ALLOWS REAL TO STAY AHEAD!
New deep ball after a triangle play for Isaac Romero! The young Sevillian strikes again with his left foot but Courtois pushes back handball style!
COURTOIS ECOEURE ROMERO !
Starting alone on the counter, Isaac Romero resists Huijsen and follows up with a powerful strike from the left that Courtois repels!
NEW BIG OPPORTUNITY FOR MBAPPE!
Kylian Mbappé gets a little closer to a goal with a ball in the area taken in one touch but it’s directly at Odysseas!
MBAPPE NOT WELD TO EGALER RONALDO!
The thrill when he takes the ball on the left side! Mbappé goes to provoke, shifts to his right foot and his shot grazes the Odysseas post!
Mbappé misses his last gesture
Surprisingly alone at the entrance to the area, Kylian Mbappé pushes his ball but hits the ground before the ball and Odysseas captures the ball without difficulty.
REAL MADRID AHEAD AT THE BREAK THANKS TO… BELLINGHAM!
It’s break at the Bernabeu! Real Madrid leads 1-0 against Sevilla thanks to a headed goal by Jude Bellingham from a free kick taken by Rodrygo. And so still no goal from Mbappé (58) who remains one goal behind Cristiano Ronaldo’s record (59) in a calendar year.
Rodrygo takes a yellow for simulation
Superb ball in the Bellingham area on Rodrygo who takes speed Sow! The defender barely touches him and the Brazilian falls… Yellow card and it makes sense.
BELLINGHAM OPENS THE SCORE WITH THE HEAD!
Real takes justice after Marcao’s big sole! Perfect cross from Rodrygo on Bellingham’s head at the near post! 1-0 for Real Madrid!
Marcao takes a yellow
What a free tackle from Marcao who literally cuts up Rodrygo and only takes a yellow card. The foot is very high!
Bellingham too short on a cross from Mbappé!
After a series of inconclusive crosses, Mbappé makes an almost perfect one on the head of Bellingham! The English is too short!
Sevilla returns to the opposing camp
For a few minutes, it has been Sevilla which has been circling around the Real defense. The Merengue crowd tries to push their team!
Mendy and Bellingham heat up
More small duels which turn into a quarrel with Mendy and Bellingham. The Englishman pushes the Sevilla midfielder.
Real dangerous but not precise enough
Real Madrid take a series of corners and they are taken by Rodrygo. Things are heating up between Vinicius and Odysseas. Huijsen regains the lead but is above!
Mbappé is having a little festival
What a technical gesture on the part of Mbappé who eliminates Suazo on a perfect rake before crossing towards Bellingham. It’s in the corner!
Real regained the upper hand
After a complicated start to the match, Real Madrid got their foot back on the ball and circled around the Sevillian area.
MBAPPE NOT FAR FROM OPENING THE SCORE!
Seville loses the ball in the axis and it benefits Rodrygo who obviously chooses to shift Mbappé! The Frenchman can cross but tries to find the opposite net… It’s just off!
Real is overwhelmed
Juanlu is gaining the upper hand over Fran Garcia and Huijsen with every ball catch. His strong cross goes right past Alexis Sanchez who is too short!
Vinicius forces Mendy into a big foul
Real captain Vinicius Jr tries to dribble and spins Batista Mendy who commits a big shirt pulling. No cardboard.
HUGE OPPORTUNITY FOR SEVILLE
The Madrid public are already whistling their team which shows a lot of weaknesses. Sanchez, not attacked, throws Isaac Romero into the area whose little dive brushes Courtois’ post.
Huijsen gets ahead of himself
Very difficult start to the match from Dean Huijsen who is caught on a large 20-meter bridge from Juanlu but the defender comes back well!
FRAN GARCIA FACES THE GOOD EXIT OF ODYSSEAS!
What an opening from Rodrygo who sends a diagonal into the race of Fran Garcia whose control is a bit long! He tries the point but it is repelled by Odysseas out of his goal!
Seville already combines well
First solitary rush from Agoumé who shifts Suazo for a first intention cross. Romero lets it pass between his legs but it doesn’t benefit Sanchez!
KICK-OFF FROM REAL MADRID-SEVILLE, LAST CHANCE FOR MBAPPE TO EQUAL OR BEAT THE CR7 RECORD!
Real Madrid welcomes Sevilla FC this Saturday evening at 9 p.m. at the Santiago-Bernabeu stadium for the 17th day of La Liga. The Madrid team will count on their scorer Kylian Mbappé to end the year 2025 on a good note. The Frenchman will also try to break the record for the greatest number of goals scored in a calendar year held by Cristiano Ronaldo in 2013.
Real Madrid starting lineup
In the hunt for Cristiano Ronaldo’s record, Kylian Mbappé is obviously the holder. Vinicius too, and with the captain’s armband.
Courtois – Asencio, Huijsen, Rüdiger, Garcia – Tchouaméni, Güler, Bellingham – Rodrygo, Mbappé, Vinicius.
This record that Mbappé wants to steal from Cristiano Ronaldo
Thanks to his double in the Cup on Wednesday, Kylian Mbappé has a total of 58 goals for the year 2025. During this last match before switching to 2026, the Frenchman has the opportunity to equal or even beat the record for the greatest number of goals scored in a calendar year with Real Madrid. This brand has belonged to Cristiano Ronaldo since 2013. That year, CR7 scored 59 times with the Spanish team. A goal from Mbappé this evening against Sevilla FC will be enough for him to equal the Portuguese’s record. A double or better and he will once again enter the history of the biggest club in the world.
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Xabi Alonso recognizes that his team is very dependent on the goals of Kylian Mbappé, author of a new double on Wednesday in the Copa del Rey. The French striker is close to breaking Cristiano Ronaldo’s goal record in a calendar year.
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PSG’s message for Mbappé’s birthday, four days after being ordered to pay him 61 million euros
For his 27th birthday, Kylian Mbappé was entitled to a birthday message this Saturday from PSG, who did not forget him despite being sentenced on Tuesday to pay him 61 million euros.
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Good evening everyone
Welcome to RMC Sport to follow the match of the 17th day of La Liga between Real Madrid and Sevilla FC. Kick-off at 9 p.m. at the Santiago-Bernabeu stadium. The Madrilenians, 2nd in Liga, remain on a Cup victory against Talavera 3-2 thanks to a double from Kylian Mbappé.
