Kylian Mbappé Wins European Golden Boot for 2024-2025 Season
Kylian Mbappé was awarded the European Golden Boot at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, marking his impressive performance during the 2024-2025 season.
As of November 21, 2025, the French international has played 75 matches for Real Madrid and is enjoying one of his most productive periods since joining the club. He currently leads the team and is instrumental in their success, helping them to secure the top position in La Liga and a spot in the top eight of the UEFA Champions League.
At 26 years old, Mbappé holds the title of the top scorer in La Liga with 13 goals and ranks second in the Champions League with five goals. However, he has faced a slight slowdown, not scoring in his last two matches against Liverpool and Rayo Vallecano.
In his latest game for the national team, he netted two goals in a 4-0 victory over Ukraine on November 13. Although he withdrew from the team’s subsequent matches, he is anticipated to be fit for Madrid’s upcoming match against Elche this Sunday.
Mbappé’s Scoring Record at Real Madrid
Throughout his first 75 games with Madrid, Mbappé’s impressive tally of 62 goals places him among the club’s all-time greats, surpassing Karim Benzema while trailing behind legends like Ronaldo Nazário and Cristiano Ronaldo. His tenure has seen the team achieve 52 victories, alongside six draws and 17 losses. Notably, he has recorded 14 matches with two or more goals and four hat tricks during more than 6,140 minutes of gameplay.
Despite his impressive scoring, critics note that Mbappé has yet to establish a substantial impact in high-stakes matches against rivals, such as Barcelona and Atlético Madrid, since his transfer from Paris Saint-Germain.
Comparison with Other Legends’ First 75 Games
In his early period at the club, Benzema, who scored 30 goals in his initial 75 matches, oversaw a more favorable record against rivals like Barcelona and Atlético Madrid. Benzema played 4,042 minutes, achieving a remarkable 55 wins, 13 draws, and 17 losses. Meanwhile, Hugo Sánchez, who scored 49 goals in his first 75 games, recorded 47 wins and earned a solid reputation against his former team, Atlético Madrid, along with a respectable record against Barcelona.
Ronaldo Nazário and Cristiano Ronaldo also set high benchmarks during their early years with Madrid. Ronaldo scored 52 goals in 75 games while Ronaldo tallied 69 goals, making him the leading scorer among the group during that span.
This information highlights how Mbappé is performing in a historical context, comparing his accomplishments to those of other Madrid legends during their first seasons at the club.
This article was originally published in Spanish by ESPN Deportes.
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