‘Decisive’ Mbappé 1 Shy of Ronaldo Madrid Record

Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappé Stays on Course for Club Record

Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappé continues to chase Cristiano Ronaldo’s club record of 59 goals in a calendar year. The France international is now just one goal shy of the mark after scoring twice in the team’s 3-2 Copa del Rey win over Talavera on Wednesday.
Mbappé’s impressive performance, which included creating a third goal for his teammates, was praised by Real Madrid’s coach Xabi Alonso. Alonso stated that Mbappé was “decisive with his goals” and that the forward’s knack for scoring is unparalleled.
The win over Talavera marked Real Madrid’s second victory in a week, following a 2-1 win over Alavés in LaLiga on Sunday. However, the team’s performance was marred by inconsistencies, with Alonso acknowledging that the team has struggled to maintain a consistent level of performance throughout games.
Mbappé’s chase for Ronaldo’s record is set to conclude with Real Madrid’s final game of 2025, which is scheduled to take place on Saturday against Sevilla. The France international will be looking to make a statement and cement his place in the record books.

Alonso’s Post-Match Reflections

In his post-match news conference, Alonso reflected on the team’s performance, stating that the objective was to progress to the next round of the Copa del Rey. He expressed satisfaction with the team’s achievement, despite acknowledging that consistency has been a major issue.
Alonso also pointed out that the team’s performance was not without its challenges, citing the concession of a free kick that led to Talavera’s second goal. He emphasized the need for the team to be more mature and composed in high-pressure situations.

Next Steps for Real Madrid

With the Copa del Rey win, Real Madrid has secured a spot in the next round of the competition. The team will now focus on their final game of 2025 against Sevilla, which will be a crucial test of their consistency and ability to perform under pressure.
As Mbappé continues to chase Ronaldo’s record, the spotlight will be on the France international to deliver a strong performance and cement his place in the record books.

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