"Kylian is on his way to making history at Real Madrid, just like Cristiano did,"
"With his ambition, his statistics ... he's among a chosen few."
"Working with him on a daily basis is great. His desire to influence others, his contagious energy, is something he shares with Cristiano. There, I see similarities."
"They're both exceptional. We're very lucky to have Kylian, and we have to make the most of it."
Kylian Mbappé scored a brace in Real Madrid's 3-0 LaLiga win at Athletic Club, bringing his 2025 total for the club to 55 goals, four shy of Cristiano Ronaldo's 59-goal calendar-year record set in 2013. Real Madrid have four games remaining this year, beginning with Celta Vigo at the Bernabéu on Sunday. Head coach Xabi Alonso praised Mbappé's ambition, statistics and contagious energy, comparing similarities with Ronaldo while refusing to choose between them. Madrid sit one point behind Barcelona in LaLiga. Long-term right-back absences (Trent Alexander-Arnold, Dani Carvajal) may see Fede Valverde deputise.
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