Open Extended ReactionsKylian Mbappé added his name to another line in the record books Saturday, tying Cristiano Ronaldo for the most goals by a Real Madrid player in a calendar year. With the record, it's incredible in my first year doing what Cristiano did, the best player in Real Madrid's history, a role model in world football. I'm very happy now to score goals for Real Madrid. Kylian Mbappé celebrates tying Cristiano Ronaldo's record for most goals by a Real Madrid player in a calendar year. "I congratulate him, and I encourage him to start 2026 well," Madrid boss Xabi Alonso said of Mbappé, who also has a LaLiga-leading 18 goals this season.