Kylian Mbappé matched Cristiano Ronaldo’s 59-goal calendar-year record with a late penalty in Real Madrid’s 2-0 win over Sevilla.

Kylian Mbappé matched Cristiano Ronaldo’s Real Madrid record of 59 goals in a single calendar year by scoring a late penalty in a 2-0 La Liga win over Sevilla on December 20, 2025. The French forward, celebrating his 27th birthday, converted the spot-kick after Sevilla’s Marcao was shown a second yellow card, equaling Ronaldo’s 2013 tally. Jude Bellingham opened the scoring with a first-half header. Real Madrid moved to second in La Liga, one point behind leaders Barcelona, following their third consecutive victory. Mbappé, who joined Madrid in 2024, dedicated the achievement to Ronaldo, whom he calls his idol and friend.