Mbappe turns on 'CR7 version'

Kylian Mbappe is making the Santiago Bernabeu relive the glorious memories of the Cristiano Ronaldo era.

In the first two rounds of the new La Liga season, Osasuna and Oviedo became helpless victims of an “unsatiable” Mbappe - scoring goals like breathing and turning the opponent’s goal into his own territory. Madrid people call this version of him by a familiar name: “CR7 mode”.

Goal addiction and the “master key”

At Carlos Tartiere in the early morning of August 25, Mbappe scored twice to help Real Madrid win 3-0, ruining Oviedo's return to La Liga. The opening goal was the clearest proof of the transformation: receiving the ball from Arda Güler, turning like a real striker and finishing neatly. It was his 33rd goal in 37 matches since the beginning of 2025 - a cold number that only Cristiano Ronaldo regularly achieves.

Notably, Mbappe has opened the scoring 13 times in La Liga since arriving at the Bernabeu. That is not just a dry statistic, but a sign that he is becoming the "master key" to breaking down any deadlocked defense. When the match is stuck in confinement, Mbappe is the first to open the scoring, laying the foundation for victory.

With 47 goals for Real Madrid, Mbappe has officially surpassed Rafael Martin Vazquez - one of the legendary names of the club. But more importantly, he is entering the group of top killers in Europe. Since the beginning of last season, Mbappe has 47 goals, only above Harry Kane (45), Lewandowski (42) and Guirassy (40).

His consistency is even more frightening: three goals in just the first two rounds of this season. It shows that Mbappe is no longer simply a star who explodes in stages, but is maintaining the performance of a scoring machine.

With 47 goals for Real Madrid, Mbappe officially surpassed Rafael Martin Vazquez - one of the club's legendary names.

At this point last season, Mbappe was being criticised for his lack of direction, his half-hearted play between winger and centre-forward. But now, he is the perfect predator. With a more toned physique – he has gained four kilos since the World Cup – Mbappe is not only agile but also powerful in his turns and shots.

Xabi Alonso, Real Madrid coach, could not hide his satisfaction: “He has regained 4 kg after the World Cup, he looks very good. I like to see Mbappé turn and shoot like that.” In fact, 12 goals in the last 7 La Liga matches have proven that the 16.50 meter area is now the French player's “own territory”.

Ronaldo's shadow in a new identity

Madrid fans don't call Mbappe the "new CR7" for nothing. The way he scores goals, his obsession with scoring, and his physical and mental toughness are all reminiscent of Ronaldo at his peak.

In the 2014/15 season, Cristiano Ronaldo scored 19 consecutive goals from round 3 to round 12 of La Liga - a record streak to this day. Mbappe has not reached that number, but with his current form, no one dares to rule out the possibility that he can repeat it, or even surpass it.

The difference is that Mbappe is not just “copying” Ronaldo. He does not need to become a copy, but is blending CR7’s qualities with his own style: devastating speed, acceleration from the left wing, plus the delicate handling of a versatile striker. Ronaldo is the embodiment of power and majesty, while Mbappe is building the image of a cold, neat and more modern predator.

With a more toned physique - gaining four kilos since the World Cup - Mbappe is not only agile but also powerful in his turns and finishing.

47 goals is just the beginning. Mbappe is embarking on the same journey that Cristiano Ronaldo once did – turning the Bernabéu into his own “mecca” with records being broken. Real Madrid fans, once so strict that they did not forgive any decline, are now starting to see a familiar figure: a superstar who can decide the match at any time.

If Ronaldo left a legacy with his endless desire, Mbappe is recreating it in a new style - less ostentatious, but equally effective. The truth is that Real Madrid don't need a copy of Ronaldo, they need a Mbappe who can inherit the spirit of CR7 to continue writing the golden chapter. And currently, the French player is doing just that.

Mbappe is not just entering “CR7 mode”, he is proving that he can create “KM7 mode” - a new version of desire, courage and the ability to decide the match. If he can maintain this addiction to goals, Bernabéu will once again witness the birth of a living legend.

Source: https://znews.vn/mbappe-bat-phien-ban-cr7-post1579820.html