Kylian Mbappé rejects comparison to Cristiano Ronaldo as he approaches Real Madrid record

Kylian Mbappé‘s prolific form is driving Real Madrid’s push for a treble in 2024-25. A brace from Mbappé secured a crucial 2-1 victory over Villarreal on March 15th, propelling Real Madrid above Barcelona in the La Liga standings.

The win over Villarreal leaves Real Madrid well-positioned across multiple competitions as the international break approaches. They are now firmly in contention to defend their La Liga title, compete in the Copa del Rey semifinals, and continue their Champions League campaign in the quarterfinals. Mbappé’s performances have been instrumental in maintaining this strong position.

Mbappé’s two goals against Villarreal bring his La Liga tally to 20 for the season, just one behind Robert Lewandowski in the Golden Boot race. This surpasses Ronaldo Nazário’s record of 19 goals in his debut season with Real Madrid in 2002-03.

Mbappé’s overall goal count for the season now stands at 31 across all competitions, exceeding Ronaldo Nazário’s total from his first season. However, Mbappé downplayed comparisons with Ronaldo Nazário and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Mbappé prioritizes team success over individual glory

In an interview with Real Madrid TV, Mbappé emphasized that team success takes precedence over individual accolades. He stated: “They are legends who defined an era, but in the end, they are just numbers. If I score many more goals than Ronaldo and Cristiano, it doesn’t mean I’m better,” He further added, “The most important thing is to help the team and win titles. Scoring goals is important, but it’s only worth it if we win La Liga, the Copa del Rey, and the Champions League.”

His focus on collective achievements showcases his dedication to helping Real Madrid achieve their ambitious goals this season. His humility and team-first mentality are setting a positive example within the team. His contribution to the team’s success goes beyond just his goals. The team has a great opportunity to win several trophies this season.