Despite a decline in form for Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo, and injuries to Jude Bellingham, Mbappe continued to take centre stage in 2025.

The 27-year-old scored from the penalty spot against Sevilla in Madrid’s final game of 2025, seeing him equal Cristiano Ronaldo’s record for most goals in a calendar year for the club.Although it was a rare trophyless year for Los Blancos, it is fair to say Mbappe played his part in their search for silverware.

How Mbappe equalled Ronaldo’s tallyMbappe’s goal against Sevilla was his 59th in as many games in 2025 in all club competitions, matching the record tally that Ronaldo previously set in 2013 during his time in the Spanish capital.The Frenchman averaged a goal every 83.1 minutes under the tutelage of Carlo Ancelotti and Xabi Alonso, practically guaranteeing a goal for his side when starting a match.And, perhaps unsurprisingly, 51 of his goals came with his stronger right foot, while seven were scored with his left and just one with his head.