Kylian Mbappé Matches Cristiano Ronaldo's Real Madrid Record
Real Madrid is celebrating a strong week after defeating Barcelona in El Clásico and extending its lead atop LaLiga. Amid the team’s success, Kylian Mbappé has grabbed headlines by matching a historic club record held by Cristiano Ronaldo.
Eight Consecutive League Games Scoring
Mbappé scored the opening goal against Valencia from the penalty spot, becoming only the second player in Real Madrid’s history to score in eight straight LaLiga matches. Before him, only Cristiano Ronaldo had achieved this milestone.
- Goals scored by Mbappé came against Real Sociedad, Levante, Atlético Madrid, Villarreal, Getafe, Barcelona, and Valencia.
- This streak highlights his outstanding form and reliability in front of goal.
“He’s scored, he’s scoring, and he’ll keep scoring. His influence on the team is enormous, and he’s handling it with great maturity. We just have to support him so he continues this way,” said manager Xabi Alonso.
Confidence Boost Ahead of Champions League Clash
The win against Valencia not only extended Madrid’s LaLiga lead but also raised confidence before their critical Champions League match against Liverpool at Anfield. A win in England would nearly guarantee them a place in the Round of 16.
Manager Alonso deployed an aggressive lineup featuring Courtois, Valverde, Militão, Tchouaméni, Bellingham, Arda Güler, Vinícius, with Mbappé spearheading the attack.
Author's summary: Kylian Mbappé has equaled Cristiano Ronaldo’s record of scoring in eight consecutive LaLiga matches for Real Madrid, showcasing his key role during a dominant phase for the club.