French superstar Kylian Mbappe is on the brink of making history at Real Madrid, following in the footsteps of his idol Cristiano Ronaldo, according to his coach Xabi Alonso. After a stellar finish to last season and a sensational start to the current campaign, Mbappe has already scored 55 goals for Real Madrid in 2025, just four shy of matching Ronaldo’s record of 59 goals in a calendar year, set in 2013.
The Spanish media has increasingly drawn comparisons between Mbappe and Ronaldo, highlighting the French forward’s growing influence, relentless goal-scoring ability, and leadership on the pitch. “Kylian is on his way to making history at Real Madrid like Cristiano did,” Alonso said at a news conference. “Not just because of the importance he has in the team, but also because of the ambition he conveys and the number of goals he scores. Kylian is one of the chosen ones. He has this desire within him not just to do things well, but also to have a positive influence on others. This is something he shares with Cristiano — this contagious ambition that inspires the rest of the team.”
Mbappe, who claimed both the European Golden Shoe and La Liga’s top scorer award last season with 31 goals, is currently performing at an even higher level. In the current season, he has netted 16 goals in just 15 league appearances and nine goals in five Champions League matches, showcasing his consistent brilliance and lethal finishing.
A lifelong admirer of Ronaldo, Mbappe even had posters of the Portuguese legend on his bedroom walls as a child. Now, he has a chance to edge closer to Ronaldo’s record when Celta Vigo visits the Bernabeu in La Liga. Real Madrid’s upcoming schedule is packed, including a high-profile Champions League clash against Erling Haaland’s Manchester City on December 10, followed by league matches against Alaves and Sevilla — giving Mbappe four games to challenge the iconic record.
Cristiano Ronaldo remains Real Madrid’s all-time top scorer with 450 goals in 438 matches. Mbappe, who joined from Paris Saint-Germain in 2024, has already amassed 69 goals in 79 appearances for the club, signaling that he is on a trajectory to carve out his own legendary status in Madrid’s illustrious history.