<p><a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tag/kylian-mbappe/"><strong>Kylian Mbappé</strong></a> has been thriving at the start of the 2025–26 season with <strong>Real Madrid</strong>, with the Spanish giants showing a growing reliance on their star to deliver results. After scoring again against Deportivo Alavés, <strong>Mbappé is now on the verge of breaking one of </strong><a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tag/cristiano-ronaldo/"><strong>Cristiano Ronaldo</strong></a><strong>’s most iconic goal-scoring records at the club</strong>.</p>



<p>With head coach Xabi Alonso under pressure to show improvement amid a challenging stretch, <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tag/real-madrid/"><strong>Real Madrid</strong></a> traveled to face Alavés on Sunday for Matchday 16 of La Liga. In the 2-1 victory, <strong>Mbappé opened the scoring with a brilliant solo effort in the 24th minute</strong>, a goal that moved him one step closer to history.</p>



<p>Mbappé has now scored <strong>56 goals in the 2025 calendar year for Real Madrid and needs just four more to become the club’s all-time single-year top scorer</strong>. The record is currently held by Cristiano Ronaldo, who set the benchmark with <strong>59 goals in 2013</strong> during his time at the Bernabéu.</p>



<p>After a slow start following his arrival from Paris Saint-Germain in 2024, 2025 has marked a dramatic turnaround for Mbappé at Real Madrid. He scored <strong>30 goals across all competitions in the first half of the year</strong>, including one at the FIFA Club World Cup, and has added another <strong>26 so far this season</strong>, producing a staggering total.</p>



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<p>Mbappé has become the only player outside of Ronaldo to crack <strong>Real Madrid’s top five list for goals in a calendar year</strong>, with the Portuguese legend occupying the remaining spots. The list currently stands as follows:</p>


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<ol><li><strong>Cristiano Ronaldo</strong> — 2013: 59 goals.</li><li><strong>Cristiano Ronaldo</strong> — 2012: 58 goals.</li><li><strong>Cristiano Ronaldo</strong> — 2014: 56 goals.</li><li><strong>Kylian Mbappe</strong> — 2025: 56 goals.</li><li><strong>Cristiano Ronaldo</strong> — 2015: 54 goals.</li></ol>



<h2>How many chances does Mbappé have left?</h2>



<p>The goal against Alavés leaves Mbappé tied with one of Ronaldo’s seasons at 56 goals. <strong>He is two goals shy of Ronaldo’s 58-goal campaign and three away from the all-time mark of 59</strong>, a record he will be eager to chase with limited opportunities remaining as the calendar year winds down.</p>



<p>With Sunday’s match now in the books, Real Madrid have just two games left in 2025. <strong>The next comes Wednesday, December 17, against Talavera CF in the Copa del Rey Round of 32</strong>, presenting a prime opportunity for Mbappé to add to his tally.</p>



<p>Real Madrid will then <strong>close out the year at home against Sevilla on Saturday, December 20</strong>, for Matchday 17 of La Liga. With the next fixture not scheduled until January 4 against Real Betis, Mbappé will need at least three goals to match Ronaldo’s record and four to surpass it, an achievement that would mark a historic statement just 18 months into his Real Madrid career.</p>

Kylian Mbappé on verge of breaking Cristiano Ronaldo’s legendary Real Madrid scoring record

Kylian Mbappé on verge of breaking Cristiano Ronaldo’s legendary Real Madrid scoring record - World Soccer Talk

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<td>3:00pm ET / 12:00pm PT • Sunday, December 14, 2025<br></td>
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<h2>Match Overview</h2>



<p><strong><a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tag/real-madrid/">Real Madrid</a></strong> enter this <strong><a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tag/la-liga/">La Liga</a></strong> matchup under intense pressure, knowing the margin for error has all but disappeared after <strong>Barcelona</strong>’s recent victory pushed the gap at the top to seven points. Powered by the attacking presence of <strong><a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tag/kylian-mbappe/">Kylian Mbappe</a></strong>, the Spanish giants need a full three points to stay firmly in the championship conversation.</p>



<p>On the other side, <strong><a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tag/deportivo-alaves/">Deportivo Alaves</a> </strong>arrive with plenty at stake themselves, hovering just above the relegation line while still harboring realistic ambitions of climbing toward the European places. With both clubs fighting for very different but equally meaningful goals, this showdown carries major implications across the standings.</p>



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How to watch Deportivo Alaves vs Real Madrid in the USA: Live Stream and TV for 2025/2026 La Liga

How to watch Deportivo Alaves vs Real Madrid in the USA: Live Stream and TV for 2025/2026 La Liga - World Soccer Talk

<p><strong><a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tag/kylian-mbappe/">Kylian Mbappe</a></strong>’s name continues to dominate the conversation around Real Madrid at a moment when uncertainty hangs over the club<strong>. Xabi Alonso </strong>is facing the most intense scrutiny of his young managerial career, and with pressure mounting from every angle, Madrid finds itself at a crossroads. Mbappe’s absence, <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tag/xabi-alonso/">Alonso</a>’s authority, and the club’s direction are now intertwined in a way few anticipated just weeks ago.</p>



<p><a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tag/real-madrid/">Real Madrid</a> is entering one of those familiar yet dangerous phases where results, dressing-room harmony, and hierarchy patience collide. The Bernabeu has begun to show its teeth, and the timing could not be worse.</p>



<p>In fact, the warning signs have been flashing for weeks.&nbsp;<strong>Los Blancos have won just one of their last five La Liga matches</strong>, falling four points behind Barcelona and losing momentum at a decisive stage of the season. Sunday’s&nbsp;<strong>2-0 home defeat to Celta Vigo</strong>&nbsp;was not just another poor result — it triggered boos, emergency meetings, and late-night crisis talks among the club’s hierarchy.</p>



<p><em>According to reports from Spain</em>, including<strong><em> Marca </em></strong>and<strong><em> Diario AS, </em></strong>senior executives remained inside the Bernabeu for hours after the match, dissecting what went wrong and — more importantly — what comes next. That kind of meeting rarely ends without consequences.</p>



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<p>Alonso arrived promising identity, intensity, and collective responsibility. Early results offered hope, including a statement El Clasico victory. But as performances dipped, doubts surfaced. Players struggled to fully execute his pressing ideas, and the connection between preparation and execution has visibly frayed.</p>



<h2>Dressing-room tension and fading belief</h2>



<p>One of the most concerning signs for any Real Madrid coach is the loss of unity. Reports describe a frustrated dressing room after the Celta Vigo defeat, with raised voices and visible anger. The Spaniard himself admitted post-match that&nbsp;<strong>plans prepared during the week were not carried out on the pitch</strong>, an echo of warnings once issued by Carlo Ancelotti.</p>



<p>There have been subtle but telling moments. <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tag/vinicius-junior/">Vinicius</a>’ reaction to being substituted earlier in the season, Federico Valverde’s positional frustrations, and <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tag/jude-bellingham/">Jude Bellingham</a>’s struggles adapting to new tactical demands have all contributed to a sense of imbalance.</p>



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<h2>The growing weight of injuries and how Mbappe could play huge role</h2>



<p>As if tactical and psychological issues were not enough,&nbsp;<strong>Real Madrid is facing an injury crisis that could leave up to 12 players unavailable</strong>&nbsp;for the upcoming La Liga clash against Deportivo Alaves. Key defenders are sidelined, full-back options are virtually nonexistent, and rotation has become a necessity rather than a choice. And then there is the most significant absence of all. <strong>Xabi Alonso is in dire need of a win this weekend, but he will likely have to do without Kylian Mbappe.</strong></p>



<p>The French star missed the UEFA Champions League defeat to Manchester City after experiencing knee discomfort and also dealing with a fractured finger. Though he returned to light training,&nbsp;<em>sources cited by<strong> ESPN</strong> and <strong>Marca</strong></em>suggest his availability remains in serious doubt.</p>



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<p>Xabi Alonso did little to calm fears. <em>“It’s too early to say if he’ll be available. He wasn’t fit to play today. When he’s not on the pitch, we miss him,”</em>&nbsp;the coach admitted. Without the Frenchman, the club’s attacking struggles have been brutally exposed. Vinicius has gone&nbsp;<strong>11 matches without a goal</strong>, Rodrygo’s drought stretches even further, and chances go unfinished.</p>



<p>Sunday’s match is no longer just about three points.&nbsp;<em>According to </em><strong><em>Diario AS</em>,</strong>&nbsp;<strong>another defeat could trigger Alonso’s dismissal</strong>, while even victories may only buy him time if performances do not improve immediately. The irony is impossible to ignore: The 44-year-old boss’ future may hinge on a player who might not even be fit to step onto the pitch.</p>

Kylian Mbappe’s latest injury update sparks new twist: Real Madrid star could make or break Xabi Alonso’s future ahead of Deportivo Alaves clash in La Liga

Kylian Mbappe’s latest injury update sparks new twist: Real Madrid star could make or break Xabi Alonso’s future ahead of Deportivo Alaves clash in La Liga - World Soccer Talk

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<td>10:15am ET / 7:15am PT • Saturday, November 29, 2025<br></td>
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<h2>Match Overview</h2>



<p><strong><a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tag/barcelona/">Barcelona</a></strong>’s week has already delivered a little bit of everything, starting with a commanding 4–0 statement against <strong>Athletic Club</strong> that tightened the race at the top before a rough <strong>Champions League</strong> night saw <strong>Hansi Flick</strong>’s squad stumble 3–0 against <strong>Chelsea</strong>.</p>



<p>With that turbulence behind them, the attention returns to <strong><a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tag/la-liga/">La Liga</a></strong>, where <strong>Barça </strong>look to regain their rhythm against an <strong><a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tag/deportivo-alaves/">Alaves</a> </strong>squad hovering just above the danger zone with 15 points and precious little room for error. It’s a matchup loaded with urgency on both ends of the table!</p>



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How to watch Barcelona vs Deportivo Alaves in the USA: Live Stream and TV for 2025/2026 La Liga

How to watch Barcelona vs Deportivo Alaves in the USA: Live Stream and TV for 2025/2026 La Liga - World Soccer Talk

<p><strong><a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tag/real-madrid/">Real Madrid</a></strong> traveled to face <strong>Deportivo Alaves</strong> on Matchday 31 of the 2024-25 La Liga season, just days before a crucial <strong>UEFA Champions League</strong> quarterfinal second leg against <strong>Arsenal</strong>. But the match took an unexpected turn when <strong><a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tag/kylian-mbappe/">Kylian Mbappe</a> received his first red card since joining <em>Los Blancos</em>, following a reckless challenge</strong>.</p>



<p>Madrid opened the scoring in the 33rd minute with a spectacular long-range strike from <strong>Eduardo Camavinga</strong>. However, momentum quickly shifted just a few minutes later.</p>



<p>In the 36th minute, <strong>Mbappe lunged into a dangerous tackle on Antonio Blanco</strong>, catching the <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tag/deportivo-alaves/"><strong>Alaves</strong></a> midfielder high on the ankle and leaving him writhing in pain. Initially, referee <strong>Cesar Soto Grado</strong> issued a yellow card for the foul.</p>



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<p>But after a VAR review, Soto Grado reversed his decision, deeming the challenge excessive. <strong>Mbappe was shown a straight red card in the 38th minute</strong>, leaving Real Madrid down a man for the remainder of the match.</p>



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<p>Since joining Real Madrid in the summer of 2024, <strong>Mbappe had received three bookings in <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/tag/LA-LIGA/">La Liga</a> and one in the Champions League</strong>. This is his first red card as a Real Madrid player—and it came directly from a straight red. The last time he was sent off at the club level was in the Coupe de France final on April 27, 2019.</p>


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<p>Across his career, <strong>Mbappe has now received four red cards</strong>—all of them straight reds, and none resulting from double yellow cards. Three of those came during his time at Paris Saint-Germain; this latest against Alaves is his first in Spain.</p>



<h2>How long will Mbappe be suspended?</h2>



<p>Questions have emerged regarding the length of Mbappe’s suspension. <strong>If the ban stretches to four or more matches, he could miss the highly anticipated Copa del Rey final against FC Barcelona</strong>. However, early reports suggest the punishment may be less severe.</p>



<p>According to <em>Diario AS</em>, since Antonio Blanco did not suffer an injury from the challenge, <strong>Article 130 </strong>of the disciplinary code is expected to apply. This stipulates that in cases involving dangerous play without injury, <strong>suspensions typically range from one to three matches</strong>.</p>

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