Kylian Mbappe delivered a moment of history as Real Madrid secured a 2-0 victory against Sevilla, with the French star matching a legendary club milestone previously held by Cristiano Ronaldo. The decisive penalty, scored late in the match on December 21, arrived on Mbappe’s 27th birthday, adding extra significance to an already memorable night at the Bernabéu.
Mbappe marked the goal with Ronaldo’s iconic “Siu” celebration before blowing a kiss to the cameras, a nod to the player he has long described as his childhood hero. The strike took Mbappe to 59 goals in the 2025 calendar year, equalling the remarkable tally Cristiano Ronaldo achieved for Real Madrid in 2013.
The achievement caps a dominant run for Mbappe, who has now scored 29 goals across all competitions this season and leads the La Liga scoring charts with 18 goals. He is also level with Harry Kane as the highest scorer among players in Europe’s top five leagues in 2025, underlining his status as one of world football’s elite forwards.
Speaking after the match, Mbappe called the moment “incredible” and described Ronaldo as the greatest player in Real Madrid’s history. He explained that the celebration was intentional, a personal tribute to the footballer who inspired him growing up. Head coach Xabi Alonso praised the milestone but emphasized that at Real Madrid such achievements are only the beginning, urging Mbappe to carry this momentum into 2026 and translate individual brilliance into team success.
With the season still unfolding, Mbappe’s record-tying goal against Sevilla signals not a peak, but the foundation of what could be a defining era for Real Madrid’s new leading man.