Kylian Mbappé Just Made History at Real Madrid—And Ronaldo’s Record Is in His Sights

Real Madrid reclaimed La Liga’s top spot this weekend, and honestly, it wasn’t pretty. A narrow 1-0 win over Getafe isn’t exactly the kind of performance that gets fans out of their seats—unless you’re watching Kylian Mbappé continue his ridiculous goal-scoring tear. The French forward netted his 10th league goal in just nine appearances, joining an elite club that includes… well, Cristiano Ronaldo. No big deal, right?

If you’re keeping score at home (and let’s be honest, Mbappé definitely is), that’s the fastest any Real Madrid player has hit double digits in La Liga since CR7 himself back in 2014-15. Not too shabby for someone still settling into life at the Bernabéu.

How Mbappé Joined Ronaldo’s Elite Company

Let’s set the scene: It’s the 77th minute at Estadio Coliseum, and Getafe’s already down to 10 men after Allan Nyom decided to take out Vinícius Júnior with all the grace of a bull in a china shop. Three minutes later, Arda Güler threads a beautiful ball through to Mbappé, who does what he does best—slots it home with clinical precision.

Goal number 10. Game over. Real Madrid back on top.

That strike didn’t just seal three points; it etched Mbappé’s name alongside Ronaldo in the record books. The Portuguese legend had 17 goals at this stage of the 2014-15 season (because of course he did) and went on to bag 48 by season’s end. Let’s pump the brakes on comparing Mbappé’s trajectory to that just yet—48 goals in a single La Liga campaign is borderline superhuman.

Still, 10 goals in nine games? That’s not nothing. In fact, it’s pretty damn impressive.

Mbappé’s Start vs. Ronaldo’s Legacy: A Reality Check

Here’s where things get interesting—and slightly unfair for Mbappé. Cristiano Ronaldo‘s Real Madrid legacy is the stuff of legend: 451 goals and 120 assists in 438 appearances across nine seasons. That’s more than a goal per game, folks. He won four Champions League titles, multiple Ballon d’Ors, and basically became synonymous with Los Blancos during his reign.

Mbappé? He’s got 58 goals in 69 appearances across all competitions—including a record-breaking 44 goals in his debut season (2024-25). That’s already the most any Real Madrid player has scored in their first campaign with the club.

But let’s not get ahead of ourselves here. Ronaldo’s shadow looms large at the Bernabéu, and while Mbappé is off to a blistering start, matching CR7’s overall output feels like asking someone to climb Everest in flip-flops.

What This Record Really Means for Mbappé

So what does this all mean? Well, for starters, it proves that Mbappé isn’t just living up to the hype—he’s exceeding it. Scoring 10 goals in your first nine La Liga matches is elite-level stuff, plain and simple.

But it also highlights something else: expectations. When you join Real Madrid as one of the most expensive transfers in history (even if it was technically free), you don’t get to ease into things. Every goal is scrutinized, every miss dissected, every comparison to Ronaldo inevitable.

And honestly? Mbappé seems fine with that pressure. He’s always thrived under the spotlight—whether it was winning the World Cup at 19 or terrorizing Ligue 1 defenses for years with PSG.