Kylian Mbappé, after a stellar performance against Manchester City, has set his sights on joining the illustrious ranks of Cristiano Ronaldo in the annals of Real Madrid’s history. The French superstar, with his second hattrick within a month, propelled Real Madrid into the Champions League Round of 16, leaving Manchester City in his wake.
Since his move from Paris Saint-Germain last summer, Mbappé has become a sensational figure for Los Blancos, demonstrating a scoring form that has turned heads across the footballing world. Despite an initial quiet period, the 26-year-old has bounced back in remarkable fashion. Starting 2025 with a three-game goal drought, he has since fired in an impressive 14 goals in just 11 appearances. This takes his seasonal tally to a staggering 28 goals in 38 games.
After the resounding victory against Manchester City, the French captain was questioned about his scoring ambitions for his debut season with Real Madrid. With a determined gleam in his eye, he responded, “I want to and I always believe I can! I have total belief in myself, but I don’t want to set limits. If I can score 50, perfect but if I can score more than that, I’m going to try.”
This statement underlines Mbappe’s hunger for goals and his aim to etch his name into Real Madrid’s illustrious history. It’s a milestone that only one man has ever achieved – Cristiano Ronaldo. The Portuguese legend not only achieved this remarkable feat, but he did it six times in consecutive seasons between 2010/11 and 2015/16, even going as far as netting 60 goals in 2011/12 and 61 in 2014/15.
Should Mbappé reach the 50-goal mark in his debut season, he would be joining the esteemed ranks of Cristiano Ronaldo. With his current form, it’s evident that the Frenchman is not just dreaming, but actively pursuing this historic milestone. His belief in himself and his refusal to set limits on his performance are the mark of a true champion, one who continually challenges himself and inspires those around him.
So, will Kylian Mbappé join Cristiano Ronaldo in the history books of Real Madrid? Only time will tell. But with his unwavering belief and unstoppable form, it’s a prospect that’s more than just a pipe dream.