Ronaldo's insane record has been surpassed by Mbappe!

Ronaldo once set an almost untouchable standard in La Liga, but Mbappe, with his explosive form, is proving he fully deserves to continue the legacy at Real Madrid.

Cristiano Ronaldo's record of scoring 40 goals in just 41 La Liga matches has stood firm for over a decade, forcing even Kylian Mbappe—the star seen as the greatest successor—to accept second place behind the Portuguese legend.

More than 10 years have passed, yet Ronaldo's achievement is still considered extraordinary, demonstrating CR7’s incredible impact during his early years at Real Madrid. Although Mbappe is off to a dream start at Bernabeu, he remains second on the list of fastest players to reach 40 goals in La Liga since 1990.

Despite being second in the ranking of players with impressive scoring rates, Mbappe continues to prove his superior strength and extraordinary brilliance, earning admiration even from legends.

According to Transfermarkt statistics, Mbappe reached the 40-goal mark after 42 games—just one match slower than Ronaldo in the 2009/10 and 2010/11 seasons. This statistic highlights the special status of the French star, as he surpassed many legends like Ronaldo Nazário (48 matches), Falcao (48), Luis Suárez (50), Bebeto (58), and Neymar (68). In modern football, achieving nearly a goal per game like Mbappe is extremely rare, proving he was truly born to shine at Real Madrid.

Mbappe entered La Liga under enormous pressure and high expectations, but his rapid adaptation has impressed everyone. With his explosive speed, refined skills, and clinical finishing, he has troubled Spanish defenses. Under coach Xabi Alonso’s guidance, Mbappe is not only the main attacking spearhead but also the soul of Real Madrid’s offensive play, helping the royal club maintain its dominance in La Liga.

Importantly, Mbappe retains his own identity. He does not imitate Ronaldo but recreates the Galactico image with a more modern style—both effective and spontaneous. Every goal by Mbappe sparks a global frenzy, bringing La Liga back to the center of world football. Spanish experts say, “Mbappe is continuing Real Madrid’s story with his own unique light.”

With 40 goals in 42 matches, Mbappe may not yet have reached Ronaldo’s “madness,” but he is very close—something no one has done in the past decade. If he maintains this pace, the French star could dream of breaking all limits, from CR7’s records to the Ballon d’Or race.

Can Mbappe break through the “legendary wall” that Ronaldo built at Real Madrid?