Mbappé Scores 40 Goals in Historic Real Madrid Debut Season

Kylian Mbappé has made history in his debut season with Real Madrid by scoring 40 goals across all competitions, becoming the first Real Madrid player to reach this milestone in their first season and only the second in Spanish football after Ronaldo Nazario. His record-breaking La Liga performance includes 28 league goals, surpassing a 71-year-old club record previously held by Alfredo Di Stéfano and outpacing Cristiano Ronaldo's first-season tally of 33 goals. Mbappé’s recent goal against Mallorca was crucial in Real Madrid's 2-1 victory, which kept their slim hopes of the La Liga title alive, despite Barcelona being close to clinching the championship. The match saw Real Madrid dominate possession and chances but was marked by a standout performance from Mallorca's goalkeeper Leo Román, who made 11 saves. Jacobo Ramón scored a dramatic stoppage-time winner for Real Madrid, securing the victory and delaying Barcelona's title celebrations. With several matches remaining, including La Liga fixtures and the FIFA Club World Cup, Mbappé has the opportunity to challenge Ronaldo's 47-goal record and further cement his legacy.