This achievement was realized during Real Madrid’s La Liga match against Girona on Sunday. Under the guidance of Xabi Alonso, the team was feeling the heat after a series of lackluster performances.

In the first half, Real Madrid found themselves on the back foot when Azzedine Ounahi struck with a precise shot, giving Girona the lead.

Mbappé delivers at a critical moment

However, the tide turned in the second half when Vinícius Jr. won a penalty. Mbappé stepped up to the spot with confidence, converting the penalty to equalize and shift the momentum in favor of the visiting team.

But when Vinícius Jr. earned a second-half penalty, Mbappé assumed responsibility, converting confidently to level the score and tilt momentum back toward the visitors.

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According to La Liga statistician MisterChip, only two players have ever hit 53 or more goals in official competitions for Real Madrid within a single calendar year:

Cristiano Ronaldo (five times)

Kylian Mbappé (2025)