Only four games remain
Goals at Real Madrid translate to “Kylian Mbappé” in French. The talented forward once again showcased his skills on Wednesday night, leading Los Blancos to a decisive 3-0 victory over Athletic Club in LaLiga. Mbappé played a crucial role, scoring two goals and providing an assist for the third. This remarkable performance now places the Madrid No. 9 among the elite, having scored in 15 of the team’s 20 matches this season, tallying an impressive 25 goals across all competitions. Coupled with his strong finish to last season, Mbappé is poised to challenge records previously set by Cristiano Ronaldo.
Since the beginning of 2025, Mbappé has netted 55 goals in 55 matches in all club competitions, leading all players in Europe’s top five leagues and standing nine goals clear of second-placed Harry Kane at Bayern Munich. This exceptional scoring rate not only highlights Mbappé’s dominance over his contemporaries but also positions him close to Ronaldo’s historic benchmarks in the Spanish capital. Below, we see that while he hasn’t yet surpassed his idol, he’s certainly closing the gap.
Cristiano holds three of the top annual scoring records in Real Madrid’s history
Examining Real Madrid’s top scorers in a single calendar year, Cristiano Ronaldo not only claims the record with 59 goals over 12 months but also occupies three other spots within the top five. He achieved the second-best mark with 58 goals in 2012, the third-best with 56 goals in 2014, and the fifth-best with 54 goals in 53 games. Following his recent brace, Mbappé now stands fourth with 55 goals in 55 matches. With just four more games remaining in 2025, the French star would need to score five more goals to break Ronaldo’s record.
