Mbappé Overtakes Ronaldo with 31 Goals in Debut Season at Real Madrid
Kylian Mbappé has officially overtaken Brazilian football legend Ronaldo for his goal tally in his debut season at Real Madrid. The French forward scored a brace in Real Madrid’s 2-1 victory over Villarreal on Saturday, taking his overall goal tally for the season to 31, surpassing Ronaldo’s impressive total of 30 goals during the 2002-03 campaign.
Mbappé’s Braces in Real Madrid’s Comeback Win
Mbappé played a pivotal role in Real Madrid’s 2-1 comeback win over Villarreal, scoring both of Madrid’s goals. His 20th La Liga goal of the season brought his tally across all competitions to 31, allowing him to overtake Ronaldo’s goal record in his debut season at the club. The victory also helped Los Blancos maintain their lead at the top of La Liga, now three points clear of their nearest rivals.
From Criticism to Record-Breaker
After joining Real Madrid from Paris Saint-Germain last summer, Mbappé faced criticism for his early performances. However, his remarkable achievement of overtaking Ronaldo’s debut season goal tally has silenced doubters. With the win against Villarreal, Real Madrid is now firmly at the top of La Liga, and Mbappé’s goal-scoring form continues to shine.
Can Mbappé Break More Records?
Mbappé now aims to break even more records. The best-ever debut season for Madrid is held by Ivan Zamorano, who scored 37 goals in 1992-93. Cristiano Ronaldo and Ruud van Nistelrooy share second place with 33 goals in their first seasons. With 31 goals, Mbappé is on track to challenge Zamorano’s record.
A Historic Achievement
In addition to surpassing Ronaldo’s debut tally, Mbappé made history as the first French player to reach 30 or more goals in six consecutive seasons across Europe’s top five leagues. Now heading off for international duty with France, Mbappé will continue to make his mark on both club and international football.
