Kylian Mbappé continues to rewrite the history books at Real Madrid. With his match-winning brace against Villarreal this Saturday, the 27-year-old Frenchman has officially surpassed Cristiano Ronaldo’s scoring record over their first 54 La Liga appearances.
The comparison is staggering. After 54 matches in the Spanish top flight, Mbappé has netted an incredible 52 goals. During the same period at the start of his legendary tenure in Madrid, Cristiano Ronaldo had managed 50 goals. While fans often debate the tactical differences Ronaldo primarily operated as a winger in his early days, whereas Mbappé leads the line as a center-forward the numbers speak for themselves.
The New Era of the Galácticos
Now in his second season at the Santiago Bernabéu, Mbappé has firmly established himself as the team’s protagonist. With a contract running until June 2029, his overall statistics for Los Blancos are reaching “video game” levels:
- Games: 87
- Goals: 78
- Assists: 9
- Goal Involvements: 87 (Exactly one per game)
Despite individual dominance and a UEFA Super Cup trophy, the Frenchman is still hunting for the “Major” titles that defined Ronaldo’s era. After finishing as runners-up in the Supercopa de España, the pressure is on to secure the Champions League or snatch La Liga away from Barcelona.
Partnership with Vinícius Júnior
While Mbappé’s numbers have occasionally overshadowed Vinícius Júnior, the Frenchman remains vocal about their synergy. “Vini makes my job easier,” Mbappé recently stated, highlighting a partnership that Real Madrid hopes will lead to a new era of European dominance.
If Mbappé maintains this scoring rate, he won’t just be chasing Ronaldo’s early records—he’ll be eyeing the all-time scoring throne at the world’s biggest club.
Gabriel Lucio is a football analyst covering La Liga, focusing on match analysis, tactical trends, and the race for domestic and European positions.
