Mbappé Equals Ronaldo’s Record as Real Madrid Stroll Past Sevilla
Kylian Mbappé brought the curtain down on 2025 in historic fashion as he equalled a long-standing Cristiano Ronaldo record in Real Madrid’s comfortable 2–0 victory over Sevilla at the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu.
Heading into the final game of the year, the French superstar needed one goal to draw level with Ronaldo’s record of 59 goals in a calendar year for Los Blancos; and two to stand alone. While the outright record will have to wait, Mbappé delivered when it mattered, wrting his name alongside one of the club’s greatest icons.
Real Madrid dominated proceedings from the opening whistle and took the lead in the first half through Jude Bellingham, whose composed finish capped another influential display from the England international. Sevilla struggled to cope with Madrid’s intensity as the hosts controlled possession and territory for long spells.
The defining moment arrived late in the game. In the 86th minute, Madrid were awarded a penalty, and Mbappé stepped up with trademark confidence. The Bernabéu held its breath as he calmly dispatched the spot-kick, sealing the victory and, more importantly, matching Cristiano Ronaldo’s remarkable 59-goal haul from the 2013 calendar year.
With that strike, Mbappé closed 2025 on 59 goals in all competitions for Real Madrid, a staggering achievement in his first full year at the club and a clear statement of his growing legacy in white. Ronaldo’s record had stood untouched for over a decade, underlining the magnitude of the Frenchman’s accomplishment.
While Mbappé fell just short of surpassing the mark, the moment symbolised his seamless transition into Madrid’s elite history. At just 26, he has already matched a benchmark set by one of the greatest players the game has ever seen.
As the Bernabéu rose to applaud its new talisman, the message was clear: the future belongs to Mbappé. And if 2025 was any indication, it may only be a matter of time before even more records fall at his feet.