French star Kylian Mbappé ended 2025 by writing a new page in Real Madrid's history books. By scoring a goal against Sevilla, the young forward raised his goal tally for the year to 59. This achievement, which coincided with his birthday, allowed Mbappé to equal the legendary record held by Cristiano Ronaldo for the most goals scored for the club in a single season, a record that had stood since 2013. Mbappé played 58 matches to reach this exceptional goal-scoring feat, which included scoring two goals in a single match 11 times, a hat-trick four times, and a super hat-trick (four goals) on one occasion. Mbappé scored 30 goals in the second half of last season, continuing his form into the current season, where he leads the La Liga top scorers with 18 goals and is the top scorer in the Champions League with 9 goals. Adding his two goals in the Copa del Rey, his tally for the current season alone rises to 29 goals. After the match, Mbappé expressed his immense happiness, describing the day as exceptional as it coincided with his birthday. He stated that playing for his dream club on this date was a childhood dream. He emphasized that the priority was to secure a win to end the year on a positive note and considered breaking Cristiano Ronaldo's record to be amazing, especially since the Portuguese star is his idol and the club's historical benchmark. Mbappé also paid a special tribute to Ronaldo, appreciating his constant advice on adapting to the Spanish capital. Regarding the team's performance, Mbappé acknowledged the difficulties Real Madrid faced in the recent league rounds, stressing the importance of returning to the path of victories before the winter break. The official Real Madrid website quoted Mbappé as saying the team is looking to return in 2026 with big ambitions, starting with competing for the Spanish Super Cup. He also sent a message of thanks to the club's fans worldwide, promising to work hard and fight for the badge to achieve more accomplishments worthy of the historic club's legacy. Mbappé's celebration of his historic goal was also a mark of respect, as he celebrated in Cristiano Ronaldo's famous style, dedicating the achievement to his friend, idol, and supporters. It is worth noting that Mbappé received his first Golden Boot award in his career on October 31st last year, recognized as the top scorer in Europe for the previous season with 31 goals in La Liga.
