Mbappe rewrites Real Madrid history.

Kylian Mbappe is on the path to becoming one of the greatest icons at the Bernabeu.

Kylian Mbappe didn't need much time to turn skepticism into admiration at Real Madrid. After his first 90 games in the white shirt, he scored 82 goals. In the history of the Spanish royal club, only two players have done better at the same milestone: Ferenc Puskas with 96 goals and Cristiano Ronaldo with 86 goals.

The number 82 is not just a personal achievement. It puts Mbappé on par with legends. Alfredo Di Stefano had 73 goals in his first 90 games. Hugo Sanchez stopped at 63. Ronaldo "the Fat" had 61. Raúl and Benzema only reached 40. When Mbappé is placed within that historical context, his explosive success becomes clearer than ever.

Notably, Mbappe doesn't score in a spectacular fashion and then disappear. He maintains a consistent pace. This season alone, the French striker has scored 38 goals, including 23 in La Liga. He is competing for the European Golden Boot with Harry Kane and Erling Haaland.

Kane has the same number of goals but has played two more games. Haaland has scored 28 goals in 36 appearances. Mbappé's performance is therefore even more valuable.

When Mbappe arrived at Bernabéu in the summer of 2024, many wondered how long it would take him to adapt to the system. The answer came faster than expected. After a year and a half, he scored 82 goals. It wasn't a period of adaptation. It was a process of conquest.

But Mbappe understands that the numbers are only part of the story. He's won the World Cup and the Nations League with France. He's won the Golden Boot. What's missing is the Champions League and the Ballon d'Or. The Champions League final defeat with PSG against Bayern Munich remains a blemish on his journey. Therefore, every game at Real Madrid is not just a chance to score, but a step towards his two biggest goals.

Kylian Mbappe didn't need much time to turn doubt into admiration at Real Madrid.

After the defeat against Benfica in Lisbon, Mbappe did not shy away from responsibility. He spoke about desire, about the spirit of a team that wants to win the championship. That statement showed that his ambition goes beyond individual statistics. He wants collective victory. He wants Real Madrid to be at the top of Europe.

History at Bernabeu is not easy to write. Puskas and Cristiano Ronaldo set a very high standard. Mbappe hasn't surpassed them yet, but he's already standing alongside them. 82 goals in 90 games is the pace of a legend in the making. If he continues to maintain that performance, the rest is just a matter of time.

And when time is on his side, those numbers will not just be records. They will be a legacy.

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