Mbappe Equals Ronaldo Record as Real Madrid Beat Sevilla
- Real Madrid emerged 2-0 winners against Sevilla on Saturday in La Liga, thanks to goals from Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe
- Mbappe's late penalty ensured a hard-fought win for the hosts and meant he had equalled Cristiano Ronaldo's goalscoring record
- The hosts took the lead just before half-time thanks to Jude Bellingham's header, before the Frenchman added the second
Kylian Mbappé drew level with Cristiano Ronaldo’s Real Madrid record after scoring against Sevilla in La Liga.
The French forward has now netted 59 goals, matching Ronaldo’s club benchmark for the most goals scored in a calendar year.
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It appeared Mbappé might miss out on the milestone, but the Real Madrid forward kept his composure to convert a late penalty with four minutes remaining.
The victory solidified Madrid’s hold on second place in La Liga, although they have played one game more than leaders Barcelona.
According to talkSPORT, Ronaldo originally set the record in 2013, and it has taken 12 years for another Madrid player to match it, a testament to the Portuguese icon’s remarkable feats on the pitch.
Mbappe celebrated in Ronaldo's traditional style, where CR7 jumps high and thrusts his arm downwards, and then blew a kiss to the camera.
Watch highlights of Real Madrid 2:0 Sevilla below:
Mbappe pays tribute to Ronaldo
After the match, Mbappe paid a heartfelt tribute to his idol. As quoted by the Republic World, he said:
“It’s incredible, in my first full year to do what Cristiano did. He’s my idol, the best player in the history of Real Madrid,” Mbappé said.
“My celebration is for him. I wanted to do that because he helped me adapt here and now I can help Madrid win games with my goals. I wanted to share it with him. I have a really good relationship with him, he is my friend, and I wish him and all Madrid fans a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.”
He later posted on Instagram:
“Believe in your dreams. Big up 👑🐐 @cristiano”
Kylian Mbappe's 2025/26 stats
Kylian Mbappe continues to set the pace at Real Madrid in the 2025/26 season, showcasing his lethal finishing and creative influence on the pitch.
According to Transfermarkt, in 27 appearances across all competitions, the French striker has already racked up 29 goals and 4 assists, underlining his status as one of the world’s most prolific forwards.
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His La Liga form has been particularly impressive. In 17 league matches, Mbappe has found the net 17 times while also contributing 4 assists, directly impacting 21 goals for the club.
This remarkable scoring rate, an average of one goal per game in the league, means the former AS Monaco winger is capable of reaching Cristiano Ronaldo's Real Madrid record.
Kylian Mbappe wins court case against PSG
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that a Paris labour court has ruled that Paris Saint‑Germain (PSG) must pay former striker Mbappe nearly €60 million in unpaid salary and contractual bonuses, marking a significant chapter in one of European football’s most‑watched legal battles.
The judgment comes more than 18 months after the France international striker left the Ligue 1 giants to join Real Madrid on a free transfer in June 2024, following the expiration of his contract.
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