Mbappe Shatters Real Madrid Records with Historic Achievement No Player Has Ever Reached

Kylian Mbappé etched his name into Real Madrid's record books by netting the decisive goal against Borussia Dortmund in the Club World Cup quarterfinal clash.

The French striker achieved an unprecedented milestone, becoming the inaugural Real Madrid player to find the net across seven distinct competitions within a single campaign. Mbappé has successfully scored in the UEFA Super Cup, La Liga, Champions League, FIFA Intercontinental Cup, Spanish Super Cup, Copa del Rey, and now the Club World Cup.

Previously, only Karim Benzema came close to matching this achievement in Real Madrid's history; the club's second-highest scorer managed to score across six competitions during the 2022–23 campaign. However, Mbappé benefited from an extended tournament schedule that included the newly introduced Club World Cup, allowing him to surpass his compatriot in Los Blancos' record books.

The historic goal was potentially Mbappé's finest moment in Real Madrid colors. The 26-year-old executed a spectacular overhead kick during injury time, securing Real Madrid's progression to the Club World Cup semifinals against his former team Paris Saint-Germain.

Below is a detailed analysis of Mbappé's goal-scoring record during his remarkable inaugural season with Real Madrid.

Mbappé's tally of 44 goals for Los Blancos places him among football's elite. The French national team captain now stands alongside Benzema as only the second French player to reach 44 goals in a single season for a club competing in Europe's premier four leagues—La Liga, Premier League, Bundesliga, or Serie A. The 2022 Ballon d'Or recipient accomplished this milestone during the 2021–22 season.

As the Club World Cup semifinals approach rapidly, Mbappé has an opportunity to surpass the Real Madrid legend by scoring against PSG. Another goal would further solidify Mbappé's debut campaign in white as potentially the greatest first season in the club's storied history.