Kylian Mbappe continues to be a difference maker for Real Madrid, especially in front of goal. In the matchup against Alaves, the forward scored his 70th goal wearing the Merengue shirt, reaffirming his impact in the present season. With that milestone reached, a natural question emerges around the club and its history: how long did it take Cristiano Ronaldo to reach the same mark?
Ronaldo reached the 70 goal benchmark in his 67th appearance for Real Madrid, doing so in a 2011 match against Real Sociedad. That night ended in a 4-1 victory, with Ronaldo scoring twice to hit the milestone.
Mbappe scored his 70th goal in his 81st appearance for Real Madrid, while also totaling nine assists since his arrival in the 2024–2025 season. The numbers highlighted his immediate impact and consistency, reinforcing his status as a decisive attacking force for the club.
The goal came off an assist from Jude Bellingham, but the finish showcased Mbappe’s individual brilliance. He cut inside from the left, created space with a quick move toward the middle, and unleashed a powerful, placed strike to the far post. The goal opened the scoring in a 2-1 win against Alaves.
Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid in action during the LaLiga EA Sports match.
Mbappe closes in on another Cristiano Ronaldo record
Beyond his strong scoring output since joining the club, Mbappe moved within striking distance of another historic mark set by Cristiano Ronaldo. His current pace positioned him as a player capable of challenging some of the most significant records in Real Madrid history.
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Mbappe needs just three more goals to surpass Ronaldo’s record for most goals scored in a calendar year by a Real Madrid player. Ronaldo finished with 59 in that category, while Mbappe reached 57 with his strike against Alaves.
With only two matches remaining to attempt the record, Mbappe has opportunities against Talavera de la Reina in the Copa del Rey round of 16 and against Sevilla in LaLiga. Those fixtures represent his final chances to add another milestone to his early Real Madrid tenure.
