Kylian Mbappe had a challenging start to life at Real Madrid. Early in the 2024-25 season, there was talk about whether this signing would work out for the Spanish side after waiting several years on

With a brace against Villarreal, Kylian Mbappe surpassed a Ballon d'Or winner's milestone at Real Madrid, closing in on Cristiano Ronaldo's record.

In the wake of an early deficit thanks to an 8th-minute goal by Juan Foyth, Mbappé has willed Los Blancos into a first-half lead with a brace before the 30th-minute mark, which now puts him on 31 goals for the season across all competitions, eclipsing the great Ronaldo in the process.