Kylian Mbappe made history on Saturday evening, matching a remarkable milestone set by Cristiano Ronaldo during his debut season at Real Madrid. The French forward’s brilliant brace in Los Blancos' 3-2 victory over Leganes not only secured all three points for the club but also propelled him into elite company, marking a major achievement in his early Real Madrid career.
Real Madrid returns to action with narrow victory
After the international break, Real Madrid resumed their La Liga campaign with a home match against Leganes. Carlo Ancelotti’s side faced a tough challenge but ultimately triumphed, extending their pursuit of the La Liga title.
Despite a few tense moments during the match, Real Madrid managed to hold on to a 3-2 win, with Mbappe at the center of the action.
Mbappe’s brace powers Real Madrid to victory
The star of the show, Kylian Mbappe, opened the scoring with a composed panenka penalty in the first half, showcasing his skill and confidence from the spot.
However, it was his second goal that made the most significant impact. In the 75th minute, Mbappe ended a long free-kick drought with a stunning strike from the edge of the penalty area, securing the victory and keeping Real Madrid’s title challenge alive.
Mbappe matches Cristiano Ronaldo’s debut season record
In addition to his match-winning performance, Mbappe's brace saw him equal the number of goals scored by Cristiano Ronaldo in his debut season at Real Madrid—33 goals. This achievement is a testament to the incredible impact Mbappe has had in his first season at the club, drawing comparisons to one of the greatest players in Real Madrid history.
With this milestone, Mbappe has firmly established himself as one of the top performers in the world, and his future at Real Madrid looks incredibly bright as the club continues to fight for domestic and international honors.
Barcelona are leading the La Liga points table with 63 points to their name and they even have a game in hand as compared to second spot Real Madrid, who have played 29 games and have the same amount of points as their arch rivals.