Mbappé Wins First Golden Boot with Real Madrid Since Ronaldo

Kylian Mbappe was awarded the European Golden Boot for the 2024-25 season, recognizing him as the top scorer across Europe's major leagues with 31 La Liga goals and 44 goals in all competitions during his first season at Real Madrid. He became only the third Real Madrid player to win this honor, joining Hugo Sanchez and Cristiano Ronaldo, with the latter serving as a significant point of comparison, which Mbappe respectfully addressed by emphasizing his desire to follow his own path and contribute to the team's success. The award was presented at the Santiago Bernabeu by club president Florentino Pérez, who praised Mbappe's performances and expressed pride in having him at the club. Mbappe expressed gratitude toward his teammates and the club staff, highlighting the importance of collective success and his hope to remain at Real Madrid for many years while winning more trophies. His early 2025-26 season form continues to impress, with 16 goals already scored under new coach Xabi Alonso, as Real Madrid leads La Liga. The club's strong performance includes recent victories like the win over Barcelona in El Clásico, with optimism for continued success this season.