May 04, (THEWILL) – Kylian Mbappe is making significant strides in his debut season with Real Madrid, closing in on a remarkable club record. After a challenging start, the French forward has found his form, scoring 24 goals in 30 La Liga matches this season. This impressive tally places him just two goals shy of the club record for the most goals scored in a debut season, held by Cristiano Ronaldo (26 goals) and Ruud Van Nistelrooy (25 goals) in the 21st century.
In addition to his league performance, Mbappe has netted a total of 36 goals across all competitions this season. He is now only one goal away from equalling Ivan Zamorano’s record of 37 goals for a Madrid player in their first season at the club. This record could potentially be broken in the upcoming Clasico against Barcelona, a match that holds significant importance for both the player and the club.
Mbappe’s recent form has been pivotal for Real Madrid as they continue to chase Barcelona in the La Liga title race. His contributions have helped the team maintain pressure on the league leaders, with Madrid currently sitting four points behind Barcelona with only a few matches remaining in the season.
The upcoming match against Barcelona not only presents an opportunity for Mbappe to secure his place in the club’s history but also serves as a crucial fixture in the title race. Real Madrid will be looking to capitalise on their home advantage at the Santiago Bernabeu to close the gap on their rivals.
In this final stretch of the season approaches its climax, Mbappe will relish his chance at achieving these remarkable milestones. His performance in the Clasico could define not only his season but also his legacy at Real Madrid.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
