Kylian Mbappé is on fire at Real Madrid. Two goals against Villarreal took him to 31 for the season, beating Ronaldo Nazario’s best ever haul at the club. Not bad for a ‘settling in’ season. But as he gets closer to Cristiano Ronaldo’s debut season record of 33, Mbappe is staying humble. Or at least, he says so.
Key Highlights
- Mbappe’s Hot Streak—31 goals and counting. CR7’s debut record is next.
- “Stats Don’t Make Me Bigger” – Mbappe plays down Ronaldo Comparisons.
- Legacy vs. Numbers—Goals aside, does he match their impact?
Mbappe’s Scorching Start at Madrid
It took a few games to get going, but once Mbappe found his form, he was tearing through LaLiga defenses like a hot knife through butter. His 20th league goal of the season arrived in a 2-1 win over Villarreal, keeping Los Blancos top.
That puts him ahead of R9’s 2002-03 total—a season where the Brazilian World Cup winner was unstoppable. And now he’s got Cristiano’s debut season record in his sights. But does that mean he’s on their level?
“It Doesn’t Mean I’m Bigger” – Mbappe Keeps Foot on Ground
After the match, the French footballer played down the comparisons:
“They’re legends who have defined an era. It’s important, but it’s all about numbers. If I score more goals than Ronaldo and Cristiano, it doesn’t mean I’m bigger, it just means my first season is going better.”
Via GOAL.
Fair play. He’s right—raw numbers don’t tell the whole story.
Beyond Goals: Mbappe vs. The Ronaldos
Numbers aside, the Ronaldo’s were about more than just goals. R9 had an aura, an explosiveness that made defenders question their life choices. CR7? A machine combining technique, power, and an obsession with winning.
Mbappe? He’s got the pace, the finishing, and the big game mentality. But has he shown the same level of dominance over an era? Not yet.
What’s Next? The Race for Greatness
Barcelona are still lurking (and have two games in hand), so the French superstar won’t get too comfortable. And with the Champions League and Copa del Rey still to come, his season is far from over.
Will he go past CR7’s 33 goals? Almost certainly. Will he match their impact at Real Madrid? That’s a different story altogether.
