By Kylian Mbappé continued his stellar debut season with Real Madrid, scoring twice in a thrilling 3-2 victory over Leganes on Saturday to match Cristiano Ronaldo’s 33-goal tally in his first campaign (2009-2010) .
The French striker’s late free-kick sealed the win, lifting Real Madrid to within five points of La Liga leaders Barcelona . Mbappé, who now has 33 goals in 44 games across all competitions, praised Ronaldo’s mentorship, stating: “Matching his record is a dream. His advice has been invaluable” .
Despite facing a resilient Leganes side, Real’s attack proved decisive, with Mbappé’s clinical finishing underscoring his status as a Ballon d’Or contender . The victory reignites Real’s title challenge, as they aim to capitalize on Barcelona’s recent slip-ups
