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Mbappé Ties Ronaldo's Goal Record, Celebrates Like Idol
21 Dec
Summary
- Mbappé matched Cristiano Ronaldo's club record of 59 goals in a calendar year.
- The French forward celebrated by mimicking Ronaldo's famous 'Siu' celebration.
- Manager Xabi Alonso has overseen Mbappé's best career goalscoring rate.
Kylian Mbappé has achieved a historic milestone, matching Cristiano Ronaldo's club record of 59 goals in a single calendar year as of December 21, 2025. The French sensation netted the crucial goal from the penalty spot in the 86th minute against Sevilla, a moment he marked with Ronaldo's signature 'Siu' celebration, further cementing his admiration for the Portuguese legend.
Following the match, Mbappé shared his excitement on social media, posting images of his celebration alongside a childhood photo with Ronaldo, captioning it 'Believe in your dreams. Big up Cristiano.' Ronaldo himself responded with congratulatory emojis, acknowledging Mbappé's remarkable feat. This accomplishment highlights Mbappé's consistent goal-scoring prowess throughout 2025.
Under the management of Xabi Alonso, Mbappé is currently experiencing the most prolific goal-scoring period of his career. He has scored 30 goals in just 27 games since Alonso took charge in the summer, surpassing his previous best goal-per-game ratio. Alonso praised Mbappé's impact, calling the achievement 'historic' and wishing him continued success in 2026.
