Kylian Mbappe Chases Ronaldo's Record: Real Madrid Host Celta Vigo

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Kylian Mbappe eyes Cristiano Ronaldo's calendar-year goal record as Real Madrid face Celta Vigo in LaLiga. Can he surpass the legendary Portuguese striker's mark?

Mbappe's had a tough start to his Real Madrid career since joining from PSG in 2024, but things have changed since the new year...

Kylian Mbappe is on the verge of breaking Cristiano Ronaldo's record for most goals scored in a calendar year for Real Madrid. With 55 goals in as many matches in 2025, Mbappe is just four goals shy of Ronaldo's 59-goal record set in 2013.

Mbappe will get his chance to make history when Real Madrid hosts Celta Vigo at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday. With five matches left in the year, the French forward has a good chance of surpassing Ronaldo's record. Mbappe has been in top form, scoring 16 goals and providing four assists in 15 LaLiga games this season.

The World Cup winner is on fire. He scored two fabulous goals and got one assist in Real Madrid's 3-0 win over Athletic Club at San Mames midweek. He's now got 16 goals and 4 assists in 15 LaLiga games this season - that's crazy. He's doing way better than Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski, who's second on the scoring chart with 8 goals.

Mbappe's had a tough start to his Real Madrid career since joining from PSG in 2024, but things have changed since the new year. He's unstoppable now.

Mbappe has got a busy December ahead. Real Madrid's got matches against Manchester City in the Champions League, and LaLiga games against Sevilla and Alavés. Plus, they've got a Copa del Rey match with an opponent still to be decided. But first up, he's got Celta Vigo on Sunday - hoping to get on the scoresheet.

Ronaldo's record has been standing strong for over a decade, but Mbappe's been on fire this year. He's closing in on the mark, and it looks like anything's possible.

Kylian Mbappe is on a roll, chasing Cristiano Ronaldo's record for most goals in a calendar year for Real Madrid, while Barcelona is leading LaLiga with a one-point advantage over their arch-rivals. Barcelona's recent 3-1 win over Atletico Madrid marked a crucial milestone, with key players Raphinha and Pedri returning to the starting lineup, giving Hansi Flick's team a boost in the title race.

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Barcelona faces a tough challenge against fifth-placed Real Betis on Saturday, as Betis looks to capitalize on their recent derby win against Sevilla. Meanwhile, Real Madrid will host Celta Vigo on Sunday, with Mbappe aiming to add to his tally and close in on Ronaldo's record.

Villarreal's on a roll. They're sitting third in LaLiga, 5 points behind Barcelona with a game in hand, and haven't lost a match in 2 months. They're up against Getafe on Saturday.

Atletico's trying to bounce back from that loss to Barcelona at the Camp Nou. They're one point behind Villarreal and face Athletic Club next.