Mbappe's Magic: The French Superstar's Most Spectacular Strikes in His Quest for 50 Real Madrid Goals

Kylian Mbappé has reached the halfway point to 100 goals at Real Madrid, establishing a scoring streak that's breaking records across the club, La Liga, and Champions League.

After an initially sluggish beginning, Mbappé has firmly established himself at Real Madrid. The French striker compiled the finest inaugural season in the club's history, netting 44 goals in all competitions.

Despite working with a fresh coach, new squad members, and practically no pre-season preparation, Mbappé maintained his exceptional scoring form into the 2025–26 campaign. The 25-year-old has already scored six times in five matches, elevating his total to 50 goals while wearing the famous white jersey.

Following his transfer to Madrid, Mbappé has scored against 25 different teams across seven competitions, creating numerous spectacular moments in his initial 64 matches for Los Blancos.

Below are the finest goals from Mbappé's early period with the Spanish powerhouse.

Kylian Mbappe's Top 10 Goals for Real Madrid So Far

10. A Goal Mbappé Start and Finishes

Many of Mbappé's memorable moments in white come from his teammates' creativity, but the forward initiated his own magical sequence against Alavés.

Mbappé executed a clever give-and-go with Jude Bellingham to completely break down Luis García's defensive setup. After receiving the return pass from Real Madrid's number 10, he required just two controlling touches to navigate past his marker before calmly finishing.

This goal from last September marked the initial sign of developing partnership between Bellingham and Mbappé, which would later become central to Los Blancos' offensive play.

9. A Spectacular First Clásico Goal

Having missed his debut season's first El Clásico through injury, Mbappé entered the Spanish Super Cup final determined to make an impact. The striker scored within five minutes against Barcelona.

Vinícius Júnior dispossessed Marc Casadó in his own territory and launched a devastating counter-attack for Real Madrid. The Brazilian quickly located the advancing Mbappé, who concluded his run with an elegant stepover to beat Alejandro Balde before converting with his right foot.

This brilliant opener represented virtually the sole highlight for Los Blancos in what became a one-sided Barcelona triumph.

8. A History-Making Champions League Moment

While both Rodrygo and Vinícius Júnior scored twice in Real Madrid's 5–1 demolition of Salzburg in January, Mbappé produced perhaps the evening's most unforgettable goal.

The French international answered critics of his work ethic with an intense press, causing Janis Blaswich to make a nervous, clumsy touch. Mbappé stole the ball from the keeper during a brilliant turn, leaving himself facing an empty goal he composedly converted.

This strike elevated Mbappé above Thierry Henry in Champions League scoring records.

7. An Inch-Perfect Curling Effort

A pattern emerges with Mbappé's finest goals as our ranking continues. The prolific scorer appears perpetually moments away from delivering an unstoppable long-range strike.

Just before halftime against Getafe, Mbappé left another goalkeeper completely defenseless with a single touch of his right foot. The Frenchman connected with a perfectly-timed pass from Bellingham, evaded his defender with a smart touch, then curled a low shot off the distant post into the net.

This moment provided metaphorical relief for both the Santiago Bernabéu and Mbappé following a disappointing display at Anfield three days earlier.

6. A Mistake Turns Into a Deadly Opportunity

Mbappé began his 2025–26 campaign exactly as he concluded the previous one: scoring spectacular goals, now sporting number 10 on his jersey.

Real Sociedad became the newest casualties of the World Cup champion's lethal pace. Mbappé capitalized on an errant pass and accelerated away, leaving a retreating defense behind with his focus locked on goal.

The sprint could only conclude with the ball nestling in the net to give Real Madrid an early advantage at Reale Arena.

5. Mbappé Embarrasses Man City

Mbappé completed a hat-trick to knock out Manchester City in last season's Champions League, but his second goal that evening was the standout moment. An excellent team sequence concluded with Rodrygo finding the France captain, who then cut inward with a smooth move that sent Joško Gvardiol tumbling.

With the defender eliminated, Mbappé slotted home a composed finish. As the Real Madrid star celebrated, he gestured toward Gvardiol and appeared to mock the Man City player's defensive attempt.

Mbappé's outstanding display also created Champions League history. The striker became the first player to score a hat-trick at both the Santiago Bernabéu and Camp Nou.

4. A Rocket to Close Out the Year

In Real Madrid's final La Liga fixture of 2024, Mbappé added another long-range goal to his impressive collection.

Rodrygo located the striker in vast space at the penalty area's edge, apparently waiting to seize his opportunity against a Sevilla team that failed to pressure him. Mbappé had time to control the ball smoothly, lift his head, and select his target before unleashing a thunderbolt into the top-left corner.

This magnificent goal was his 10th in La Liga. Mbappé would add 21 more in the 2024–25 season's second half, claiming the Pichichi Trophy and European Golden Boot.

3. Mbappé's First-Ever Direct Free Kick Goal

Mbappé spent his entire career without scoring a direct free-kick until joining the Spanish capital. When Real Madrid required a goal to re-enter the Copa del Rey final, the France international delivered significantly.

With a forceful yet accurate right-footed effort, Mbappé cleared Barcelona's wall to drive the ball off Wojciech Szczęsny's near post into the net.

Though insufficient to overcome Barcelona ultimately, it remained a memorable moment from Mbappé's inaugural campaign.

2. An Outrageous Strike From Distance

Following a disappointing start in white, Mbappé truly revealed himself at Real Madrid during the club's 2–1 triumph over Celta Vigo last October.

A fortunate interception by Eduardo Camavinga delivered the ball directly to his French teammate, who possessed sufficient time and space to launch a remarkable right-footed rocket from 25 yards. Celta Vigo's Vicente Guaita stood no chance against the sensational attempt.

This goal represented Mbappé's first genuine moment of brilliance, essentially a preview of future performances.

1. An Eye-Catching Overhead Kick

During just his second appearance at this summer's FIFA Club World Cup, Mbappé delivered the finest goal of his Real Madrid tenure thus far. Within weeks, the Frenchman progressed from hospitalization with gastroenteritis to executing a daring bicycle kick.

Mbappé requested the ball in the final moments of Los Blancos' match against Dortmund, and Arda Güler responded with a high cross from the right wing, requiring the former PSG star to reposition himself. With his back toward goal and body airborne, Mbappé connected with his left foot to execute an overhead kick that proved to be the match-winner.

Considering the context and outcome, this acrobatic achievement claims the top position among the superstar's initial 50 goals with Los Blancos.