Kylian Mbappe makes HISTORY, becomes only player Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo with impressive brace vs Real Sociedad
Kylian Mbappe.
New Delhi: Kylian Mbappé scored two goals in Real Madrid's 2-0 victory over a farewelling Santiago Bernabéu crowd, the second goal coming after he missed a penalty. This achievement marks him as the first Real Madrid player to score over 30 goals in a single La Liga debut season.
he's the first player to score 30 or more La Liga goals in a single season since Lionel Messi. This also makes him the first Real Madrid player to reach this milestone since Cristiano Ronaldo in 2014-15, highlighting his quick integration into Spanish football. His goal total currently surpasses Robert Lewandowski's, placing him in the lead for the Pichichi Trophy, awarded to La Liga's leading scorer.
Kylian Mbappé's 31 league goals secured him the European Golden Shoe, surpassing Viktor Gyokeres of Sporting Lisbon (58.5 points) with 62 points. While Mohamed Salah has a remote possibility of winning with four goals in his final game, Mbappé is currently the frontrunner.
Kylian Mbappé's impressive 31 goals in his first La Liga season puts him among a select group of players. He's only the fourth player to score 30 or more goals in their debut season, joining legendary strikers Pruden, Romário, and Ronaldo Nazário.
Real Madrid will participate in the Club World Cup in the United States next month. They are in Group H with Al-Hilal, Pachuca, and RB Salzburg. This tournament presents another chance for Kylian Mbappé to showcase his talent and potentially win another trophy. Following a successful first season in Spain, Mbappé aims to continue his strong performance in the United States.
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