Kylian Mbappé is on the verge of chasing yet another historic record at Real Madrid, one that belongs to club legend Cristiano Ronaldo. The Portuguese forward set a monumental benchmark in 2013, scoring 59 goals in a single calendar year, a feat that has stood unbeaten in the club’s illustrious history—until now. With only a week left in the year, the French star has an opportunity to either match or surpass Ronaldo’s record.
Since joining Real Madrid ahead of the 2024–25 season, the 26-year-old Mbappé has become the fulcrum of the team’s attack. So far in 2025, he has netted 56 goals, meaning he needs just four more to eclipse Ronaldo’s historic tally. Breaking it down by period:
| Season / Period | Goals Scored |
| First half of 2025 | 30 |
| 2024–25 season | 26 |
| Total (2025) | 56 |
| Ronaldo’s record (2013) | 59 |
The Frenchman has been particularly prolific, demonstrating not only consistency but also versatility in front of goal. Yet, the remaining opportunities for Mbappé are limited. Real Madrid have only two fixtures left in the calendar year:
- 17 December: Copa del Rey third-tier side Talavera
- 20 December: La Liga clash against Sevilla
Given that Mbappé recently returned from injury, it is likely he may be rested for the Talavera match. This essentially leaves the Sevilla encounter as his primary—and perhaps only—chance to break Ronaldo’s record. Scoring four goals in a single league game is a tall order, but for a player of Mbappé’s calibre, it is by no means impossible.
The next few days are therefore set to be a nail-biting period for Real Madrid fans and football enthusiasts alike. Should Mbappé succeed, he will not only write his own name into the club’s history books but also spark a fresh debate over who truly is the greatest of their generation.
