Real Madrid’s star forward Kylian Mbappé etched his name into the club’s history books on Wednesday, May 14, by surpassing a long-standing La Liga scoring record held by the legendary Alfredo Di Stéfano.
In his debut season with Los Blancos, Mbappé has set a new benchmark for the most league goals scored by a Real Madrid player in their first campaign. The former Paris Saint-Germain sensation netted his 28th La Liga goal in his 32nd appearance for the club during a hard-fought 2-1 victory against Mallorca.
This remarkable achievement propels him past the iconic Di Stéfano, who had held the record for an impressive 71 years, having scored 27 goals in the 1953-1954 season.
The match against Mallorca proved to be a challenging affair for Carlo Ancelotti’s side. Martin Valjent put the home team ahead in the 11th minute, placing Real Madrid under pressure. However, Mbappé showcased his brilliance by equalizing in the 68th minute, bringing his record-breaking goal tally to 28.
In a dramatic climax to the match, Jacobo Ramon secured a late victory for Real Madrid, scoring in the 95th minute (90+5′) to clinch a 2-1 win. This hard-earned victory keeps Real Madrid in the La Liga title race, at least for another day.
With the season drawing to a close, Mbappé has two more league matches remaining, providing him with the opportunity to further extend his impressive goalscoring record in his debut season.
Meanwhile, Real Madrid’s recent setback in El Clásico against Barcelona, where they suffered a defeat, has left them trailing their rivals by four points in the league standings. Barcelona now have the chance to secure the La Liga title in their local derby against Espanyol on Thursday. A victory for Barcelona would seal the championship, while a draw or loss would keep the title race alive in the final weeks of the season.
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