Overview
- He becomes the first Frenchman since Just Fontaine in 1958 to record 60 goals for club and country in a calendar year.
- The 60-goal year places him in a small modern group that includes Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Robert Lewandowski.
- The total combines goals in La Liga, the Champions League, domestic cups and internationals with France.
- The 1-1 result at Montilivi extended Madrid's run to three La Liga away matches without a win, with Barcelona moving atop the table.
- Coverage highlights his scoring as central to Madrid's attack as concerns persist over the team's consistency under Xabi Alonso.