Kylian Mbappé played a pivotal role in keeping Real Madrid’s LaLiga title hopes alive with a crucial goal in their 2-1 comeback win against Real Mallorca on Wednesday.
The French forward’s second-half strike not only helped secure three important points for Los Blancos but also saw him break a long-standing club record.
Mbappé, who has Cameroonian and Algerian roots, has been a standout performer for Real Madrid this season, consistently finding the back of the net in his debut LaLiga campaign.
His equalizer at the Santiago Bernabéu came in the 68th minute, pulling his side level after Martin Valjent had given the visitors a surprise 11th-minute lead.
The 26-year-old’s goal marked his 28th in 32 LaLiga matches this season, surpassing the 71-year-old record set by club legend Alfredo Di Stéfano.
The Argentine great scored 27 goals in his first season at Real Madrid during the 1953/54 campaign, a record that had remained unchallenged for decades.
Mbappé’s record-breaking form has been a key part of Madrid’s title push this season, with his speed, finishing, and football intelligence making him one of the most feared attackers in Europe.
His ability to deliver in critical moments has earned him a leading role in Carlo Ancelotti’s side, which remains in contention for the league title despite facing tough competition from rivals like Barcelona, who need just one win to lift the trophy.
