Kylian Mbappe has once again etched its name in football foil and delivered a thunderstorm statement at Santiago Bernabeu. In a night that will remember for many years to come, the French forward sealed a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory for Real Madrid over Mallorca-not only with brilliance, but with history in their boots. What he accomplished, even Cristiano Ronaldo could not.
On WednesdayBernabeu was accused of expectation. Real Madrid, hindered by injuries but full of barley, needed inspiration. And once again it came in the 68th minute from the man who was born for the big stage. Mbappe slipped past defenders and drilled home the equalizer, leveled the match and set the stage for Jacobo Ramon’s stop time winner.
That goal brought the Frenchman La Liga Tally to 28 goals in his debut seasonsurpassed a record that had been untouched for 71 years. Alfredo di Stefano’s debut 1953-54 with 27 goals Had long been a pillar in Madrid Folklore. Now it is Mbappe’s name that is etched on top of the list.
Surpass the legends
But it wasn’t the only record to fall. Earlier this week Hat-trick in an exciting 4-3 loss to Barcelona helped him eclipse Ivan Zamorano’s record for Most goals in a debut season in all competitions for Real Madrid. His speech now stands on 40 goals in 54 matchesA club milestone that puts him in front of:
- Ivan Zamorano (37 goals, 1992-93)
- Cristiano Ronaldo (33, 2009-10)
- Ruud van Nistelrooy (33, 2006-07)
What makes performance even more mystifying is the perception of his form. With Two La Liga matches and the club’s World Cup are still goingMbappe is within the touch of the distance from its career high season with 44 goals.
Better than Ronaldo?
The comparisons with Cristiano Ronaldo were always inevitable – and now they are righteous. Statistically, Ronaldo reached 40 goals faster (in 46 matches), but Mbappe now owns the most productive debut season.
Kylian Mbappes number (2024-25):
- Games: 54
- Objective: 40
- Assists: 5
- Penalty: 7
- Minutes per target: 111
- Minutes per target or help: 98
Cristiano Ronaldos Number (2009-10):
- Games: 46
- Goal: 43
- Assists: 14
- Minutes per target: 90
- Protocol per target or assistance: 68
While Ronaldo was already a Ballon d’Or and Champions League winner when he joined Madrid, Mbappe arrived with a World Cup and the remaining pain of almost Mbappe has proven that he belongs to Galacticos.
