# Kylian Mbappé Breaks 71-Year Real Madrid Record with 40 Goals in Stunning Debut Season

URL: https://technosports.co.in/kylian-mbappe-breaks-71-year-real-madrid-record/  
Published: 2025-05-16  
Updated: 2025-05-16  
Author: REMYA BABU S

In what some critics prematurely dubbed a “bad season,” **Kylian Mbappé** has delivered one of the most electrifying debut campaigns in **Real Madrid** history. The 26-year-old forward scored his **28th [La Liga](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Liga) goal** of the season in a thrilling 2-1 comeback victory over Real Mallorca, rewriting a chapter of Spanish football history that had stood since **1954**.

That strike not only helped Madrid delay Barcelona’s title celebrations—it also saw Mbappé **break Alfredo Di Stéfano’s 71-year record** for the most goals in a debut La Liga season for Real Madrid. The legendary Di Stéfano had scored 27 in the 1953–54 season. Mbappé now leads the La Liga scoring charts and has tallied **40 goals in all competitions**, the **most ever by a Real Madrid player in their first season**.

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*Kylian Mbappé*

## ***Kylian Mbappé Makes History: Shatters Real Madrid’s 71-Year Record in Debut La Liga Season***

### Mbappé’s Record-Breaking Numbers:

| Player | Goals | Season |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Kylian Mbappé** | **40** | 2024–25 |
| Iván Zamorano | 39 | 1992–93 |
| Cristiano Ronaldo | 33 | 2009–10 |
| Ruud van Nistelrooy | 33 | 2006–07 |
| Ronaldo Nazário (R9) | 30 | 2002–03 |

### A Goal Worthy of the Record

In the 53rd minute against Mallorca, Mbappé took on four defenders, controlled the ball with finesse, and finished with a blistering strike past the goalkeeper—an instant highlight and a testament to his world-class quality. His goal, paired with a last-gasp winner by **Jacobo Ramón**, kept Los Blancos mathematically alive in the title race, though **Barcelona remains poised to clinch La Liga**.

### Consistency at the Elite Level

Mbappé’s goal-scoring spree this season is no outlier. His last five seasons read like a legend in the making:

- 2020–21: 42 goals
- 2021–22: 39 goals
- 2022–23: 41 goals
- 2023–24: 44 goals
- 2024–25 (ongoing): **40 goals** (and counting)

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***French superstar silences critics with 40 goals and a La Liga record-breaking campaign for Los Blancos.***

Despite no major silverware in his first season at Madrid, Mbappé’s individual brilliance has silenced the doubters and reaffirmed his place among football’s elite. With the **Club World Cup and two La Liga matches remaining**, the Frenchman is on pace to potentially surpass his career-best tally of 44 goals.

Mbappé’s magical debut campaign is not just a bright spot in Madrid’s season—it’s a **statement of intent** for what’s to come. With a new coach set to take over and a potential squad overhaul on the horizon, Real Madrid looks ready to rally around their new talisman for a return to glory in 2025.

## **FAQs**

### How many goals has Mbappé scored in his debut season for Real Madrid?

40 goals across all competitions (as of now).

### Whose record did Mbappé break for most La Liga goals in a debut season?

Alfredo Di Stéfano’s 27-goal record from 1953–54.

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