Kylian Mbappe Equals Cristiano Ronaldo’s Record At Real Madrid
Kylian Mbappe, the apprentice who is paving his own way at Los Blancos has already equaled his master, Cristiano Ronaldo. Mbappe has now equalled Cristiano’s debut season goal tally and will surely overtake him in the next few matches.
Although comparisons can’t be drawn in such early phases because CR7 had a legacy that can’t be overwritten by anyone but Mbappe can make one of his own if he continues this form.
Kylian Mbappe took half the season to adapt to the job
The settling period is where the comparisons can be drawn while Ronaldo settled in early but the playing time was limited whereas Mbappe took half his season to adapt to the job. He was continuously backed by his teammates and Carlo Ancelotti who knew that it was only a matter of time before he would run riot all across Europe.
Kylian Mbappe has already played more matches than Cristiano played in his debut season and has been a mainstay at the team even when he was not able to score goals.
Mbappe knew that he had to play more centrally on the frontline
He had to adapt from playing the left wing for PSG and France to now playing as the Striker at Madrid. With Vini Jr. already playing in the left wing, Mbappe knew that he had to play more centrally on the frontline.
Vinicius Jr. has grown to be the one of the most loved players in the recent years as his play-style and clutch moments have made him a fan’s favourite at the Santiago Bernabeu. The fans and Carlo Ancelotti would have never allowed Vini Jr. to leave his preferred position to make room for Mbappe.
Since the turn of the year, he has been in lethal form with scoring 19 goals in 2025 already
Mbappe’s form has been a journey this season which has seen the lowest of troughs and now is growing exponentially by each passing match. Since the turn of the year, he has been in lethal form with scoring 19 goals in 2025.
Mbappe is also now only behind Robert Lewandowski for the contention of Pichichi Award in La Liga. Lewandowski and Mbappe both are having a great season and are playing in a league of their own where no other player is close to them.
Kylian Mbappé equals Cristiano Ronaldo's debut season goal tally at Real Madrid with 33 goals.
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Looking at Mbappe’s growth this season as central striker is an indication of what is supposed to come next and it is looking Mbappe will after all fulfill his destiny to replicate his idol, Cristiano Ronaldo at his favourite club and the fans will get their Deja Vu moment.
