Mbappe sends a message to Ronaldo! He equaled the record and dedicated his joy to the legend
Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe made club history with his goal against Sevilla. The French footballer managed to equal Cristiano Ronaldo's record for “most goals scored in a calendar year in a Real Madrid jersey.”
Mbappe's celebration after the goal became one of the most talked-about moments of the night. The star player paid a meaningful tribute to the Portuguese legend by performing the goal celebration synonymous with Cristiano Ronaldo.
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Speaking after the match, Mbappe expressed his respect for Ronaldo with these words:
“Cristiano Ronaldo is both my friend and my idol. I dedicated my goal celebration to him. He helped me a lot in adapting here. I wish him a happy new year.”
Mbappe, who has quickly begun to leave his mark on his Real Madrid career, is steadily approaching the club's legends with both his performance and his demeanor.
Having matched Ronaldo's record set years ago, whether Mbappe will raise the bar even higher as the season progresses is already a topic of curiosity.
