Mbappe has surpassed Ronaldo’s goal tally in Real Madrid.
Kylian Mbappe has continued to make waves in La Liga, surpassing Ronaldo Nazario's goal tally and closing in on Cristiano Ronaldo's record.
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Ronaldo Nazario best individual season was in 2002/2003 when he scored 30 goals across competitions.
Kylian Mbappe is three goals away from eclipsing the Cristiano Ronaldo's tally of 33 goals which he set in 2009/2010 season.
The French superstar scored a brace in Real Madrid's 2-1 win over Villarreal, taking his goalscoring tally to 31 across all competitions.
What Mbappe said
Mbappe's impressive achievement has earned him praise, but the humble forward remains grounded.
"They're legends who have defined an era," he said, referring to Ronaldo Nazario and Cristiano Ronaldo.
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"It's important, but it's all about numbers. If I score more goals than Ronaldo and Cristiano, it doesn't mean I'm bigger, it just means my first season is going better,” he said.
Mbappe's focus remains on helping Real Madrid win titles, rather than individual accolades.
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"The important thing is to help and win titles. Scoring goals is important, but even more so if we win LaLiga, the Champions League, and the Copa del Rey," he emphasised.
With Real Madrid currently top of the La Liga table, Mbappe will be eager to maintain his team's momentum.
He will likely keep a close eye on Sunday's match between Barcelona and Atletico Madrid before joining the French national team for their upcoming fixtures.