Kylian Mbappe Rejects Cristiano Ronaldo Comparisons as Real Madrid Star Shows Classy Respect to His ‘Reference’ CR7
The Portuguese forward is still the “reference” at Real Madrid, according to Kylian Mbappe, who has downplayed comparisons to Cristiano Ronaldo.
With 13 goals in 11 La Liga games this season, the French striker has been in incredible form for Los Blancos, demonstrating once more why he is among the world’s greatest players and deserving of a comparison to the great Ronaldo.
Mbappe’s first season after completing his dream transfer to the Spanish powerhouses was not the best.
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Even though the forward scored an excellent 31 goals in 34 league games, his former team, Paris Saint-Germain, won the Champions League, dwarfing any minor success he might have had.
To the dismay of former coach Luis Enrique, Mbappe refused to adapt his style of play to the free-flowing, highly energetic style of play that the Parisians were playing.
In order to win Europe’s premier competition, the forward had left PSG for Madrid. He became a laughingstock when Los Blancos were crushed by Arsenal and Enrique’s team went on to win their first European championship.
Mbappe has gotten off to a great start in 2025–2026, determined to make up for the mistakes of the previous season.
With just one division loss to Atletico Madrid and a seven-point lead at the top of the standings, the Frenchman has been essential to Madrid’s supremacy in La Liga.
Barcelona their title rivals can cut the deficit to five points, but they are already at a disadvantage after losing the El Clasico last weekend due to a fantastic performance from Mbappe.
He was being compared to some of Madrid’s greatest players ever after the match against Barcelona.
Mbappe joined Ballon d’Or winners Ronaldo and Ronaldinho as the only three players to match that milestone after scoring in his fourth straight Clasico.
Mbappe does not want to be the next Ronaldo. In an interview with Marca, the 26-year-old was questioned if he could outperform the legendary Portuguese player in Spain.
Mbappe quickly dispelled any notion that he and his idol were comparable. “Everyone is aware that Cristiano is the best player in Madrid.
He was here for nine years, and I’ve only been here for a year and a half,” he remarked. “My journey is different from his, therefore I can’t compare myself to what he did. I wish to find my way.
Mbappe went on to say that he is really honoured to be mentioned with the current Al-Nassr number seven, but he stated that his main goal is to support the team’s success.
This is how he thinks he can assist the team win “as many titles as possible,” according to the Frenchman.
Mbappe Won The Golden Boot Ahead Of Salah And Gyokeres
Mbappe is well on his way to becoming like Ronaldo with his goal-scoring prowess intact.
The club’s number 10 won the European Golden Boot last week, despite the controversy surrounding his allegedly dismal debut season in Madrid’s shirt.
His 31 La Liga goals in 2024–2025, or 62 points, put him at the top of the list of the continent’s best attackers.
He won the individual award and solidified his status as one of the best in football by defeating Mohamed Salah of Liverpool (58) and Viktor Gyokeres of Arsenal (58.5).
Mbappe became the only player in history to win the Champions League Golden Boot, the World Cup Golden Boot, and the European Golden Shoe, adding the trophy to his already vast collection.
Mbappe is now frantic to add club accolades. The striker will undoubtedly be dreaming of winning his first La Liga and Champions League title, but there is still much work to be done this season before he can hold a trophy covered in Los Blancos’ white ribbons.
When the Spanish team travels to Anfield to play Liverpool, Mbappe will have an opportunity to drive out more of last season’s demons.
After shamefully mishandling his lines from the penalty spot in 2024, he will be enjoying the opportunity to score.
