Mbappe: Ronaldo nonetheless the primary in Madrid
Kylian Mbappe insisted that Cristiano Ronaldo is “nonetheless the primary” participant in Actual Madrid historical past, however the Frenchman desires to comply with his personal path.
The 26-year-old has made a powerful begin to his second season within the Spanish capital, already scoring 14 targets in all competitions.
For each membership and nation, Mbappe has scored in all however one sport this season, together with in every of his final 10, solely failing to search out the again of the online in a 2-1 win in opposition to Mallorca.
He has now scored 58 targets in complete for Los Blancos, nonetheless a good distance off his idol Ronaldo’s document for the LaLiga giants.
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14 GOALS
10 MATCHES
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The Portugal worldwide scored 450 occasions for Madrid throughout 9 seasons, successful 16 trophies earlier than departing in 2018 with 4 Champions League titles to his identify.
Mbappe believes Ronaldo remains to be the most effective participant Madrid followers have ever seen, however desires to make his personal historical past on the Bernabeu.
“Cristiano has at all times been a task mannequin for me,” Mbappe informed Movistar.
“I’m fortunate sufficient to speak to him, he offers me recommendation, he’s helped me. I believe in Madrid he’s nonetheless the primary.
“He’s the reference level for Actual Madrid gamers, who’s achieved lots. The followers nonetheless dream about Cristiano. However I wish to comply with my very own path.”
After a disappointing marketing campaign final season, Vinicius Junior has rediscovered his type in entrance of aim in latest video games.
The Brazilian winger has scored 5 targets and offered 4 assists in eight LaLiga matches this season, whereas he solely registered 19 direct contributions within the 2024-25 marketing campaign (11 targets, eight assists).
Nonetheless, Mbappe doesn’t suppose their present type is a coincidence.
“Two well-known gamers in the identical workforce – that sells newspapers,” Mbappe added, when requested about Vinicius.
“However the reality is I’ve an excellent relationship with Vinicius. It’s a lot better this 12 months, as a result of we all know one another higher.”
