Kylian Mbappe Breaks Historic Real Madrid Goalscoring Record in El Clasico
by by Isaac Darko , reviewed by Omoleye Omoruyi · YEN.com.gh News · Join- Kylian Mbappé has scored 39 goals in his first season at Real Madrid, surpassing Iván Zamorano’s 32-year-old record
- Mbappé netted a hat-trick on Sunday afternoon, including a penalty and a blistering counter-attack goal, cementing his status as a clutch performer
- The French forward has found the net in La Liga, Champions League, UEFA Super Cup, FIFA Intercontinental Cup, Spanish Super Cup, and Copa del Rey
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Kylian Mbappé continues to make headlines in his debut season at Real Madrid, and his latest feat has officially earned him a place in the club’s history books.
In a crucial El Clásico clash against Barcelona, the Frenchman delivered an electrifying performance, scoring twice in the opening 14 minutes to lead Los Blancos to a strong start.
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The ex-PSG star opened the scoring just five minutes into the match, confidently converting a penalty.
Minutes later, he struck again with a beautiful finish on a swift counterattack, putting Madrid 2-0 ahead in a game they needed to win.
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Mbappe completes hat-trick
Barcelona mounted a spirited fightback, scoring four stunning goals in the first half to complete a thrilling turnaround.
Although Mbappe responded with a brilliant hat-trick in the second half, it wasn’t enough to save Real Madrid, who ultimately fell 4-3 in a dramatic El Clásico.
Mbappe breaks longstanding Real Madrid record
Despite the loss, Mbappé’s treble takes his tally to 39 goals in his debut season—breaking a long-standing Real Madrid record for most goals scored in a player's first campaign.
The previous mark of 37 goals was held by Chilean striker Iván Zamorano and had stood unchallenged for 32 years.
Even club legend Cristiano Ronaldo didn’t manage to break that record in his first campaign, but Mbappé has now done so with three games still to play, offering him the opportunity to extend his lead even further.
How Mbappe has fared this 2024/25 season
Mbappé's stellar form isn't limited to just La Liga. He currently leads the race for the Pichichi Trophy with 26 goals in the league, narrowly edging out Barcelona’s Robert Lewandowski, who trails by one goal.
While Real Madrid may still face a battle in the title race, Mbappé’s individual brilliance is likely to be rewarded with La Liga’s top scorer honour—an impressive personal milestone in his first season in Spain.
Beyond his league exploits, the 26-year-old has also been prolific in other competitions.
He has netted seven times in the UEFA Champions League and has also scored in the UEFA Super Cup, the FIFA Intercontinental Cup, the Spanish Super Cup, and twice in the Copa del Rey.
This makes Mbappé only the second player in Real Madrid history, alongside Karim Benzema, to score in six different competitions in a single season.
Fans shower Mbappe with praise
Earlier, YEN.com.gh also reported that fans took to social media to praise Mbappe following his stellar performance against Leganes.
His brace in the match helped secure a crucial win for Real Madrid, bringing them level on points with Barcelona on the league table.
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