Matching Ronaldo, Mbappe achieves a remarkable milestone in Europe

Mbappe repeats the explosive beginning that Cristiano Ronaldo had at Real Madrid.

Kylian Mbappe is causing a sensation at Real Madrid with a goal-scoring form in the 2025/26 season that commands respect across Europe. After just 9 matches, the French forward has netted 13 goals, equaling the record Cristiano Ronaldo set in the 2014/15 season, which was CR7’s peak year with 61 goals in a single campaign.

Mbappe’s breakthrough performance in the Champions League further cements his role as the “leading figure” at Santiago Bernabeu. The 26-year-old star scored all of Real’s first 5 goals in the prestigious competition, including a hat-trick against Kairat Almaty. After the match, upon receiving the Man of the Match award, Mbappe remained modest: “I scored three goals, which is great, but I believe I can do even more.”

According to BeSoccer Pro statistics, only two players in over 80 years have started with such an impressive goal tally like Mbappe and Ronaldo: Alfredo Di Stefano (1956/57) and Ferenc Puskas (1959/60), both scoring 12 goals after 9 games. Further back, Olivares scored 13 goals in the 1932/33 season, but played far fewer matches than today. These figures highlight that Mbappe is standing shoulder to shoulder with Real Madrid legends.

If Mbappe maintains his current scoring rate of 1.44 goals per game, he could easily shatter Ronaldo’s record. Assuming he plays all 54 matches, he could reach 78 goals, a feat never before achieved in Real Madrid’s history.

Currently, Mbappe has contributed more than half of Real’s goals (13 out of 23, accounting for 56.5%). However, this does not cause concern in the locker room. On the contrary, teammates and coaching staff see it as a blessing.

Defender David Alaba confidently stated: “He is the best player in the world.” Coach Xabi Alonso also praised: “I’m pleased with Kylian’s form, not just because of his goals but also due to his all-around commitment to the team.”

With 57 goals in 68 appearances for Real Madrid, Mbappe is proving to be the worthy “successor” to Cristiano Ronaldo at Bernabeu. Driven by relentless ambition, the French striker clearly has no intention of stopping.