Mbappé Breaks Ronaldo Record Amid Madrid Struggles

Kylian Mbappé has surpassed Cristiano Ronaldo's Real Madrid debut season goal tally by scoring 34 goals in 51 games, compared to Ronaldo's 33 in 35 matches. Despite Mbappé's scoring achievements, Real Madrid has struggled, winning only the UEFA Super Cup and Intercontinental Cup while losing major finals such as the Copa del Rey to Barcelona and falling behind in La Liga. Mbappé is now close to breaking Iván Zamorano's 1992-93 debut season club record of 37 goals, with several matches remaining. He is also only the second player in Real Madrid history, after Karim Benzema, to score in six different competitions in a single season. The team's lack of major trophies could impact Mbappé's Ballon d'Or hopes despite his individual brilliance. As the season concludes, Mbappé has a chance to further cement his place in club history.