Kylian Mbappé continues to impress at Real Madrid, and his recent performance against Leganés on Saturday night added another significant achievement to his burgeoning career.
The French star scored twice, helping his team to a hard-fought 3-2 victory.
In doing so, he reached a major milestone, matching the number of goals Cristiano Ronaldo scored in his first season with the club.
Matching Ronaldo’s Record in His First Season at Madrid
Mbappé’s brace brought his season tally to 33 goals in 44 appearances across all competitions.
This impressive feat mirrors the number of goals that Cristiano Ronaldo managed in his debut season at Madrid.
However, it’s worth noting that Ronaldo achieved his total in just 35 appearances, as he was sidelined for several weeks due to an ankle injury.
Despite the setback, Ronaldo still had a remarkable first season, and now Mbappé has equaled that tally, which has added an extra layer of pride to his achievements.
Conversations and Advice from Cristiano Ronaldo
After the match, Mbappé spoke about how special it felt to match Ronaldo’s goal count, acknowledging the significance of such a milestone at Real Madrid.
He mentioned that he regularly communicates with the Portuguese legend, who offers valuable advice based on his extensive experience. “We know what he means for Real Madrid,” Mbappé said.
“He gives me a lot of advice, and I try to learn from him.
He’s scored so many goals here, but for me, the priority is always winning trophies.”
This relationship between the two players reflects the respect and mutual admiration that Mbappé has for one of the greatest footballers in history.
A Slow Start Turned Into a Spectacular Run
Mbappé’s journey to this achievement has not been without its challenges.
After a slower-than-expected start to the season, he faced criticism from fans and pundits alike.
However, the French forward has silenced his doubters with a blistering run of form since the turn of the year.
With 16 goals in his last 16 La Liga matches, Mbappé is firing on all cylinders and looks to be hitting his peak just when Real Madrid needs him most.
Can Mbappé Surpass Zamorano’s Record?
Now, the only player in Real Madrid’s history with more goals than Mbappé in his first season is Ivan Zamorano, who scored 37 goals in 45 matches during the 1992 season.
With Mbappé in such scintillating form, only an injury would seem to be a possible barrier to breaking Zamorano’s record.
If his current trajectory continues, it wouldn’t be surprising to see Mbappé shatter this long-standing record in the near future.
Looking Ahead to the Future
As Real Madrid continues to chase down Barcelona in La Liga, Mbappé’s continued excellence will be crucial to their hopes of securing another league title.
And while he has now matched Ronaldo’s first-season goal tally, his focus remains on delivering the silverware that will define his career at Madrid.
If he keeps up his current form, there’s no telling how many records this young star will break.