Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Sports Illustrated
Sports Illustrated
Sport
Roberto Casillas

HISTORICAL FACTS: Kylian mbappe gets within striking distance of monumental cristiano ronaldo record - The Untold Story

Kylian Mbappe reached 58 goals for Real Madrid in 2025 on Wednesday night, getting within one strike of matching Cristiano Ronaldo’s record for most goals scored in a calendar year for the club.

Mbappé scored a brace in Real Madrid’s narrow 3–2 victory over third-tier side Talavera in the Copa Del Rey round of 32. The Frenchman converted a penalty to open the scoring before later getting the match-winner with a long-range strike the goalkeeper mishandled in the 88th minute.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.