Cristiano Ronaldo in 2nd Place
Real Madrid began their LaLiga campaign with a lackluster 1-0 victory over Osasuna at the Santiago Bernabeu. After his transfer from Bayer Leverkusen, Xabi Alonso faced a challenging start to his managerial reign at Los Blancos, suffering a heavy 4-0 defeat to PSG in the Club World Cup semi-finals. Alonso was chosen as Carlo Ancelotti’s successor, tasked with returning Madrid to the pinnacle of Spanish football.
Last season, Barcelona held the upper hand, with Hansi Flick’s squad winning all four El Clasico matches and securing every domestic trophy. Both Spanish giants kicked off their LaLiga campaigns with wins, with Kylian Mbappé scoring the decisive goal for Madrid. The French forward successfully converted a penalty, marking his 50th goal contribution for Madrid since his transfer from PSG last summer. Using data from Transfermarkt, we have examined which players have reached this milestone in the fewest matches in Madrid’s history.
Fastest Players to Achieve 50 Goal Contributions for Real Madrid
The match against Osasuna marked Mbappé’s 60th appearance in the iconic white kit, placing him 13th among players who have reached 50 goal contributions for Madrid. The 26-year-old has netted 45 goals for Los Blancos, setting a record for the most goals in a debut season with the club, while also contributing five assists. As shown in the graphic below, Ferenc Puskás holds the record for the fastest to reach 50 goal contributions, accomplishing it in just 42 matches.
The legendary Hungarian is celebrated as one of the finest players in Madrid’s history, having played for the club from 1958 to 1966. Cristiano Ronaldo ranks second, achieving 50 goal contributions in only 44 matches. Meanwhile, Alfredo Di Stéfano, often considered the greatest player in Madrid’s history, appears eighth, just ahead of Gareth Bale.
