Barcelona vs Real Madrid: Kylian Mbappé breaks record with 38 goals

The most awaited, mouthwatering La Liga clash between Real Madrid and Barcelona is live now! On the other hand, Kylian Mbappé has made an explosive start to his Real Madrid career by netting 38 goals in his inaugural season.

The French forward has surpassed the debut season goal tally of club legends Cristiano Ronaldo and Ronaldo Nazário, solidifying his place among the club's all-time legends.

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Kylian Mbappé scripts history with his early goals

The French footballer converted from the penalty spot to get his side on the scoresheet just five minutes into the match. Subsequently, he doubled Los Blancos' lead nine minutes later when he finished off a blazing run on the counterattack.

With the back-to-back second goal, Mbappé created history with the greatest debut campaign in the history of Real Madrid. The forward player scored 38 goals in his first season of being in Madrid, surpassing the record of Iván Zamorano, whose earlier record was 37 goals.

Earlier records created by Real Madrid players before Kyilan Mbappe

As mentioned, the last record was made by Zamorano, who stood for 32 years at Real Madrid. Well, the record was not even created by the club's historic legend, Cristiano Ronaldo.

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Fans react to Kylian Mbappé's 38 goals in his first season

In just 15 minutes, the 26-year-old legend Kylian Mbappe netted two back-to-back goals, and fans quickly took to social media and X (formerly called Twitter) to share their views on the same.

One fan wrote, "38 goals in his first season is incredible. Ballon d'Or contender?"

38 goals in his first season is incredible.

Balon dor contender?

— Philip Hartley (@philiphartley57) May 11, 2025

"IT'S EARLY, HE'S NOT DONE YET TODAY"

IT'S EARLY HE'S NOT DONE YET TODAY

— tboe 🍌 (@tboe3D) May 11, 2025

Another added, "HISTORY! let’s go mbappe what a talent"

"Remember when people said Haaland was better🤣🤣"

Remember when people said Haaland was better🤣🤣

— junior (@JuniorReyes17) May 11, 2025

“He’s unstoppable”

“What a player Real Madrid have got in their hands,” another wrote.

What a player Real Madrid have got in their hands

— BIG TIPSY (@TIPSY_0FFICIAL) May 11, 2025

"First season and he’s already speedrunning club records."

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