Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso is comparing forward Kylian Mbappé to legendary Cristiano Ronaldo, highlighting his influence on the team. Mbappé, who has scored 25 of the team's 44 goals this season, is being compared to Cristiano Ronaldo due to his 'weight' in the team, the 'ambition' he instills in his teammates, and the 'number of goals.' Alonso, who knew Cristiano Ronaldo as a player and Mbappé as a coach, did not choose between the two great figures. 'We are very lucky to have Kylian with us and we have to take advantage of it,' he said. Alonso noted that Mbappé, like Ronaldo, wants to influence others and infects the team with his ambition. 'I see similarities and he is in a great moment,' he added. As in the case of the comparison between Iker Casillas and Thibaut Courtois, where Alonso paid tribute to both goalkeepers without choosing one, he opted for the same path between Cristiano Ronaldo and Mbappé. 'Cristiano is Cristiano and Kylian is Kylian,' he joked. 'They are historical players for Real Madrid and world football. He is on his way to making history, he is one of the chosen ones in a calendar year.' Alonso justified his comparison by the weight Mbappé has in the team, the ambition he transmits, and the number of goals. 'The day-to-day with him is very good. They are both there, both are exceptional.'
