“Explosive Mbappé Equals Ronaldo’s Record in His Debut Season at Real Madrid!”
In the world of football, you’d be hard-pressed to find a player who didn’t grow up idolizing the legendary Cristiano Ronaldo, and the star forward for Real Madrid, Kylian Mbappé, is no exception. The French sensation has not only admired Ronaldo but has now matched his debut goal record in Madrid, proving his worth on the esteemed pitch of Santiago Bernabéu.
In the throes of a hard-fought match against Leganes on Saturday, Mbappé struck twice, leading his team to a thrilling 3-2 victory. This brace elevated his total goal count for the 2024/25 season to 33 in all competitions, the same number that the Portuguese superstar netted in his first season.
When asked about this achievement, an elated Mbappé said, “It’s very special. The most important things are the ones you do with the team, but to score the same number of goals as Cristiano is always good. We know what Cristiano represents for Real Madrid and for me.”
In spite of the glowing accolades and comparisons, Mbappé remains grounded. He shared, “We always talk, (Ronaldo) gives me advice. It’s good to score goals, but as I always say, we have to win trophies here.”
The Frenchman’s staggering 33 goals have come from 45 appearances. Under his aegis, the team is all set to vie for major silverware as the season winds down. Real Madrid has already claimed the UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Intercontinental Cup, but the three major honours – LaLiga, Copa del Rey, Champions League – are still up for grabs.
The initial ambiguity regarding Mbappé’s placement in the team, due to the left-flank preferences of Vinicius Jr and Jude Bellingham, has been resolved by head coach Carlo Ancelotti. The solution? Pushing Mbappé upfield to play the role of a traditional No. 9.
Though there were moments of discomfort during a brief dry spell in the fall, Mbappé has seamlessly adapted to his new role. It’s not even April, and he’s already shadowed Ronaldo’s debut season tally. However, the player’s gaze is firmly set on the bigger picture – winning major trophies.
“We’ve been working all year for this moment,” Mbappé admitted. “We’ll give everything to win games and all the trophies we can.”
The international break does pose its challenges, but the Frenchman seems unfazed. He added, “It’s always difficult after the international break, you have one rhythm with your club, you go away with your national team and it’s something else. But we know what we always have to do: win.”
So, gear up, football fanatics! Whether you’re into NFL touchdowns, NBA buzzer-beaters, world-class soccer goals, or MLB home runs, the stage is set for some jaw-dropping action. Stay tuned!