Ancelotti Backs Mbappe to Become Real Madrid Legend After Matching Ronaldo’s Debut Goalscoring Record
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has voiced his support for Kylian Mbappe, predicting legendary status for the French star at the club. This endorsement comes after Mbappe equaled Cristiano Ronaldo’s goalscoring record in his first season with Los Blancos.
Mbappe showcased his talent once again by scoring twice in Real Madrid’s thrilling 3-2 victory over Leganes on Saturday, March 30th. His brace contributed to a comeback win for Madrid, further solidifying his importance to the team.
Despite a somewhat gradual start to his Real Madrid career, Mbappe has rapidly found his stride. He now boasts an impressive tally of 33 goals and four assists in just 44 appearances this season. This achievement mirrors Cristiano Ronaldo’s debut season at the club, where the Portuguese icon recorded 33 goals and 10 assists across 35 games in the 2009-10 campaign.
In the match against Leganes, Mbappe demonstrated his composure by opening the scoring in the 32nd minute with a Panenka penalty. Although Leganes briefly took the lead, Madrid, led by Bellingham’s equalizer and Mbappe’s decisive second goal in the 76th minute from a free kick, secured the win.
Ancelotti’s praise highlights the potential he sees in Mbappe to not only emulate but surpass Ronaldo’s legacy at Real Madrid.
Ancelotti’s Confidence in Mbappe’s Legendary Future
Carlo Ancelotti expressed his hopes for Kylian Mbappe to surpass Cristiano Ronaldo’s remarkable statistics during his time at Real Madrid. He stated:
“I wish Mbappé to match Cristiano’s numbers at Real Madrid for a long time, of course. He has the quality to make it happen, I hope so as he’d become a legend of this club. Kylian can do it,” Ancelotti said ( as quoted by Fabrizio Romano on X).
With a significant portion of the season still remaining, Mbappe is well-positioned to surpass Ronaldo’s debut season goalscoring figures for Madrid. He even has the potential to break the record for most goals scored by a Real Madrid player in their first season, currently held by Ivan Zamorano, who scored 37 goals in the 1992-93 campaign.
Mbappe’s Reaction to Equaling Ronaldo’s Record
After the victory against Leganes and reaching Ronaldo’s milestone, Kylian Mbappe expressed his excitement. Speaking to Real Madrid TV, he stated:
“It’s very special… to have the same number of goals as Cristiano is always good. We know what he means for Real Madrid and me, we speak, he gives me a lot of advice, he scored many goals – but we have to win trophies here.”
Cristiano Ronaldo’s legacy at Real Madrid is undeniable. He scored an astounding 450 goals and provided 131 assists in 438 appearances for the club, becoming their all-time leading scorer. He also secured 15 major titles during his nine trophy-laden years in Madrid.