After a challenging beginning at Real Madrid, Kylian Mbappe quickly proved himself as LaLiga’s leading scorer in his first season. His impressive performance has established him as a vital player for the club, continually performing well as the main center forward. In his latest match, Mbappe not only scored a goal but also achieved a milestone matching Cristiano Ronaldo’s record for the team, demonstrating his importance to the squad.
Real Madrid faced Villarreal with urgency following a recent loss to Atletico Madrid. Coach Xabi Alonso led the team to a crucial 3-1 win. Mbappe significantly contributed by scoring and assisting a goal, highlighting his key role on the field.
Kylian Mbappe has an astonishing tally of 40 goals in just 42 matches, equaling Cristiano Ronaldo’s record as the fastest Real Madrid player to hit this mark in LaLiga, according to Fabrizio Romano. His journey with the club is just beginning, but he is already building a legacy next to greats like Ronaldo.
While Kylian shines in LaLiga, his accomplishments in the UEFA Champions League are still developing. In his first season, Mbappe only reached the quarterfinals, a stage that legends like Karim Benzema, Vinicius Junior, and Cristiano Ronaldo regularly advanced beyond, leading the team to finals and winning trophies.
Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid
Who are the top five all-time goal scorers in Real Madrid history?
Since joining Real Madrid, Kylian Mbappe has shown his goal-scoring ability, scoring 58 goals in 69 matches across all competitions. Despite this impressive record, the French star ranks 41st on the club’s all-time scoring list. The top five consists of true legends, two of whom are still active players.
| Name | Number of goals | |
| 1. | Cristiano Ronaldo | 450 goals |
| 2. | Karim Benzema | 354 goals |
| 3. | Raul Gonzalez | 323 goals |
| 4. | Alfredo di Stefano | 306 goals |
| 5. | Santillana | 291 goals |
With his current achievements, Mbappe faces a tough path ahead to be remembered among Real Madrid’s greatest goal scorers. Even when combining all his club goals, he still trails behind iconic players like Karim Benzema and Cristiano Ronaldo. However, with his remarkable scoring ability, Kylian can quickly move up the ranks and potentially challenge for the top position alongside the famed Portuguese star.