Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti believes Kylian Mbappé has the potential to match Cristiano Ronaldo’s legendary achievements at the club.
Speaking in a press conference on Monday, the Italian coach expressed confidence in the French forward’s ability to leave a lasting legacy at the Santiago Bernabéu.
Ancelotti’s high praise for Mbappé
When asked to compare Mbappé with Ronaldo, Ancelotti was cautious but optimistic about the 25-year-old’s future at Real Madrid.
“It’s difficult to compare two different players,” he said. “All I can wish for Mbappé is to achieve what Ronaldo has achieved at Real Madrid. He is capable of doing it. That will mean he will become a Real Madrid legend, like Cristiano Ronaldo.”
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Ronaldo remains the club’s all-time top scorer, netting an astonishing 450 goals in 438 appearances during his nine-year stay in Madrid.
Mbappé, however, is only at the start of his journey with Los Blancos, and expectations are high for him to become one of the team’s central figures.
Mbappé leading Real Madrid’s attack
As Real Madrid prepare for their crucial Champions League semi-final second leg against Real Sociedad, Mbappé has already established himself as the club’s top scorer this season.
The Frenchman has found the net 33 times in 45 matches across all competitions, proving to be a pivotal figure in Madrid’s attack.
While his goal tally is impressive, he still has a long way to go to match Ronaldo’s extraordinary numbers at the club.
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner was instrumental in Madrid’s dominance in Europe, winning four Champions League titles and setting records that few players in football history have come close to breaking.
A future Real Madrid legend?
Mbappé’s move to Real Madrid has been widely anticipated for years, and his performances so far indicate that he is ready to embrace the challenge.
His pace, skill, and finishing ability make him one of the most feared forwards in world football, and Ancelotti’s endorsement only adds to the weight of expectations.
As Madrid continue their push for domestic and European success, the club will be hoping that Mbappé’s journey mirrors Ronaldo’s, cementing his status as one of the greatest players in Real Madrid’s storied history.
