Kylian Mbappe celebrated his 27th birthday in legendary fashion on Saturday night, etching his name alongside his idol Cristiano Ronaldo in the Real Madrid history books.

​With a late penalty against Sevilla, Mbappe reached 59 goals in the 2025 calendar year, matching the record for the most goals scored by a Real Madrid player in a single year—a feat previously held solely by Ronaldo since 2013.

​The Milestone Moment

​The historic strike came in the 86th minute of Real Madrid’s 2-0 victory over Sevilla at the Santiago Bernabéu. After teammate Rodrygo was fouled in the box, Mbappe stepped up to the spot and coolly converted his 59th goal of the year.

​In a touching tribute, Mbappe celebrated by performing a version of Ronaldo’s iconic “Siu” celebration before blowing a kiss to the cameras.

​”To do what Cristiano did in my first full year here is incredible,” Mbappe told reporters after the match. “He is my idol and the greatest player in the history of this club. It is a massive honor for me.”

​Mbappe’s Record-Breaking 2025 by the Numbers

​Mbappe’s achievement is the result of a prolific first full calendar year in the Spanish capital since his move from PSG in 2024. 

Category Statistic

Total Goals in 2025 – 59

Matches Played – 58

Hat-tricks – 4

Braces (2 goals) – 11

La Liga Goals (Current Season)-18

Champions League Goals – 9

The goals were split almost evenly across the year, with 30 goals scored during the conclusion of the 2024–25 season and 29 goals already netted in the current 2025–26 campaign.

​Ending the Year on a High

​The victory was crucial for Real Madrid, who had been under pressure following a string of inconsistent results. The win keeps them in second place in La Liga, just one point behind Barcelona, though the Catalan giants hold a game in hand.

​With no matches remaining in 2025, Mbappe will finish the year tied with Ronaldo at 59 goals. Real Madrid will return to action on January 4, 2026, against Real Betis.