"I think that in Madrid, he is the number one, he is the reference player of Madrid who has done a lot of things," added Mbappe of the 40-year-old, who continues to score goals on a regular basis for Portugal and club side Al-Nassr. "People, even today, dream of him and all the things he has done. "I want to chart my own path and I hope that people will dream of me in the same way, which could be a historic moment for me."
"Kylian Mbappe has played down his record at Real Madrid in comparison to Cristiano Ronaldo's and revealed he receives advice from the Portugal superstar. Mbappe scored 44 goals in 59 games in all competitions during his first year in the Spanish capital and has made a strong start to the 2025/26 campaign, netting 14 times in just 10 appearances. Ronaldo managed 33 in his first year at Madrid but Mbappe shrugged when asked to compare his efforts with that of Ronaldo."
Kylian Mbappe scored 44 goals in 59 games in all competitions in his first year at Real Madrid and has netted 14 times in 10 appearances early in the 2025/26 season. He contrasted his short spell at the club with Cristiano Ronaldo's nine-year run of prolific scoring, conceding Ronaldo's longer tenure explains differences in records. Mbappe described Ronaldo as Real Madrid's 'number one' and the club's reference player, noting people still dream of him for his achievements. Mbappe said he wants to chart his own path and hopes to inspire fans similarly. He also confirmed that Ronaldo gives him advice and mentorship.
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