It is inevitable to make a comparison between Cristiano Ronaldo and Kylian Mbappé, especially after the Portuguese left an indelible mark at Real Madrid, coupled with the high expectations generated by the arrival of the Frenchman to the most successful club in Europe.

This weekend, Real Madrid achieved a convincing 2-0 victory over Getafe, closing the gap to just one point behind FC Barcelona, leaders of La Liga. However, Kylian Mbappé’s performance, which included a brilliant goal to seal the win, remains the center of attention.

Despite having a clear chance that he missed in the second half, the decision not to take a penalty (which was ultimately converted by Jude Bellingham) after his error at Anfield against Liverpool in the Champions League continues to raise doubts about whether the former PSG player has the attitude and level necessary to succeed at the Bernabéu.

Mbappé vs Cristiano Ronaldo Comparison

When discussing players who aim to make history at Real Madrid, the comparison with Cristiano Ronaldo is unavoidable. While Mbappé is one of the most promising talents, the comparison with the Portuguese in his first season at Madrid is inevitable.

Real Madrid vs Getafe: A Look at Mbappé and Cristiano Ronaldo’s Stats

With a third of the season already played, it’s interesting to review Kylian Mbappé’s statistics. By the 14th matchday of La Liga, the French forward had played 12 matches, scoring 7 goals and providing 1 assist. Three of those goals were from penalties. In the Champions League, Mbappé has played all of his group-stage matches, scoring 1 goal, the first against Stuttgart. In total, he has 18 matches, 9 goals, and 2 assists to date.

On the other hand, Cristiano Ronaldo suffered an ankle injury in early October, which kept him out for six La Liga matches and two Champions League games against Milan. To make a fair comparison, we analyzed the first 16 matches of Ronaldo in his first season with Real Madrid. In those 16 matches, the Portuguese scored 15 goals and provided 2 assists in both La Liga and the Champions League, demonstrating an impressive efficiency.

Mbappé Still Far Behind Cristiano Ronaldo’s Numbers

Despite Mbappé’s solid numbers (9 goals in 18 matches), his statistics still fall short of the impressive 15 goals Cristiano Ronaldo achieved in his first season, even with the injury that sidelined him for several matches. While Mbappé has a great future ahead, the shadow of Cristiano Ronaldo still looms large at Real Madrid.