Mbappé is confirmed!

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By: Manu Tournoux

Mbappé is confirmed!

With a new goal scored against Barça in the King Cup final, the French international already displays an impressive statistical assessment with Real Madrid. A yield that allows the Bernabéu's new star to get ahead of the thunderous beginnings of an old glory of the Madrid club, Cristiano Ronaldo.

Does Kylian Mbappé do better than Cristiano Ronaldo for his first season in Real Madrid? The debate remains whole. But from a purely statistical point of view, the French striker indeed surpassed the fivefold Ballon d'Or.

Author of a free kick goal against FC Barcelona (3-2) in the King Cup final this Saturday, the former Parisian scored his 34ᵉ realization in 54 games in all competitions with the Merengue. The Portuguese superstar, on the other hand, had found the net of the nets 33 times in 35 appearances in the white jersey during the 2009-2010 season.

To conquer the Pichichi

Mbappé is currently the 3ᵉ top scorer of the five major European championships, behind Lewandowski (40 goals) and Harry Kane (36 goals). The captain of the Blues is ahead of his compatriot Ousmane Dembélé and Mohamed Salah, authors of 32 goals each.

In Liga, Le Bondynois is still in the race to win the Pichichi, the title awarded to the most prolific player in the Spanish championship. Mbappé planted 22 pawns, against 25 for the Polish Goleador Lewandowski.

Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.