Kylian Mbappé made history by reaching a remarkable milestone of 50 goals for Real Madrid.
On a memorable night against Marseille, Mbappé scored twice to lead Real Madrid to a 2-1 victory in their Champions League opener. His second goal marked a significant achievement as he became the latest player to hit the 50-goal mark for the club. The 26-year-old forward, who transferred to Madrid from PSG in 2024, did so on a free transfer after a highly anticipated and lengthy negotiation process.
Last season was tough for Madrid, as they failed to secure any major titles with Barcelona taking dominance in La Liga and winning the Copa del Rey. Nevertheless, Mbappé had an outstanding debut season, finishing with 44 goals in 59 appearances. This season, he has started strong under coach Xabi Alonso, scoring six goals in just five games to hit the 50-goal landmark. Although it took him 64 games to reach this achievement, it begs the question: where does he stand in Real Madrid’s historical context? Let’s explore!
Who Are the Fastest Real Madrid Players to Score 50 Goals?
Real Madrid has been home to numerous legendary strikers, and Mbappé is the ninth fastest player to reach 50 goals for the club. The record is held by Fernando Sañudo, who achieved this feat in only 47 games. His career at Madrid was interrupted due to military service during the Spanish Civil War, but he is notably remembered for scoring four goals in a record 8-2 victory over Barcelona in 1935.
Gaspar Rubio follows, and Cristiano Ronaldo ranks third, having reached 50 goals in 54 games after his €94 million transfer from Manchester United in 2009. Alfredo Di Stefano, often hailed as one of Madrid’s greatest players, occupies the fourth position. Other renowned players narrowly miss the top ten, with the legendary Brazilian Ronaldo in 11th, Karim Benzema in 23rd, and Raúl in 27th.
