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Kylian Mbappé Surpasses Ronaldo’s Debut Scoring Record at Real Madrid

Despite Mbappé’s record-breaking 34 goals in his first season, Real Madrid’s trophy hopes now rest solely on a challenging LaLiga title race against Barcelona.

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Kylian Mbappé tried to rally a comeback for Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey final.

Overview

  • Mbappé has scored 34 goals in all competitions during his debut season at Real Madrid, surpassing Cristiano Ronaldo’s 33-goal tally from 2009-10.
  • His scoring includes goals in four finals, though Real Madrid fell short in the Copa del Rey final with a 3-2 loss to Barcelona on Saturday.
  • The 26-year-old French forward joined Madrid on a free transfer from PSG last summer after years of transfer speculation.
  • Mbappé has emphasized that his individual success means little without team trophies, as Real Madrid’s only remaining chance for silverware is the LaLiga title, where they trail Barcelona by four points.
  • Coach Carlo Ancelotti and Ronaldo have both praised Mbappé’s potential to become a club legend, with Ancelotti noting his ability to match Ronaldo’s legacy.