By Ogungbayi Adeyemi S. | adeyemi@ddnewsonline.com
Editor, DDNews |
Kylian Mbappé has scored an astonishing 85 goals in 100 appearances since joining Real Madrid in June 2024, yet a vocal section of the Bernabéu faithful still believes it is not enough.
The French superstar continues to lead the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League scoring chart with 14 goals in 10 matches, putting him on course to finish as the competition’s top scorer for the season. He netted in Real Madrid’s 3-1 quarter-final victory on Wednesday, further underlining his clinical form.
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Despite these impressive numbers — averaging a goal every 94 minutes across all competitions — criticism from some supporters and sections of the Spanish media has persisted. The frustration stems not primarily from Mbappé’s output, but from Real Madrid’s trophyless run so far this season. The club were eliminated from the Copa del Rey in January and currently sit second in La Liga, three points behind rivals Barcelona with five games remaining.
“At Madrid, goals are expected. Titles are demanded,” wrote AS columnist Tomás Roncero. “Mbappé was signed to win the Champions League. Until he does, the judgment will be incomplete.”
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Mbappé, who arrived on a free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain, has faced immense pressure since his arrival. He has delivered several standout performances, including hat-tricks against Atlético Madrid and Bayern Munich, but occasional misses in key league matches have kept the debate alive on talk shows and social media.
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For now, even his record-breaking numbers at the Bernabéu come with an asterisk for some supporters.
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