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December 25, 2024 at 12:09 PM

Kylian Mbappe Surpasses Cristiano Ronaldo's Early Real Madrid Record

Kylian Mbappe has outperformed Cristiano Ronaldo's initial goal tally at Real Madrid, scoring 14 goals in his first half-season compared to Ronaldo's 13 during the same period.

Kylian Mbappe Surpasses Cristiano Ronaldo's Early Real Madrid Record

Kylian Mbappe has made a remarkable start at Real Madrid, surpassing the early goal-scoring record of his idol, Cristiano Ronaldo. In his first half-season, Mbappe has netted 14 goals, edging past Ronaldo's 13 goals during the same timeframe in 2009.

Mbappe's journey began with a goal in the UEFA Super Cup against Atalanta, followed by strikes against Real Betis, Real Sociedad, Stuttgart, Espanyol, and Alaves. Despite facing challenges, including a brief injury that sidelined him for the derby, Mbappe demonstrated resilience by returning to form with goals in subsequent matches.

While Mbappe's total goal count surpasses Ronaldo's at this stage, it's noteworthy that Ronaldo maintained a higher scoring frequency, averaging a goal every 67 minutes compared to Mbappe's 141 minutes per goal. This distinction highlights the different dynamics and contexts each player experienced during their respective debut seasons at Real Madrid.

As the season progresses, comparisons between Mbappe and Ronaldo continue to captivate fans and analysts, with many eager to see how Mbappe's performance evolves in the latter half of the campaign.