Mbappé, the New Galáctico Who Shines on the Biggest Stages

Real Madrid signed Kylian Mbappé with the hope of seeing him deliver when it matters most — and there’s no stage bigger than El Clásico. Since his arrival at the Santiago Bernabéu in the summer of 2024, the French superstar has lived up to every expectation, proving decisive time and again against eternal rivals Barcelona.

Wearing the No. 9 shirt — the same once worn by Cristiano Ronaldo — Mbappé has handled the pressure and delivered in football’s biggest rivalry. His latest goal, a powerful strike assisted by Jude Bellingham, opened the scoring at the Bernabéu and reaffirmed his status as one of the most dominant players in world football.

A Record Worthy of Clásico Legends

With his goal against the Blaugranas, Mbappé became only the third player in the 21st century to score in four consecutive Clásico matches. The only others to achieve this feat are Ronaldinho (between 2004 and 2006, with five goals) and Cristiano Ronaldo (in 2012, with seven goals in six matches).

The French forward now has six goals in four games against Barcelona, joining an exclusive club of players who have defined this legendary rivalry.

Since making his Clásico debut, Mbappé has experienced it all — heavy defeats, high-scoring thrillers, and narrow losses — but also iconic performances like his hat-trick in the 4-3 loss in Catalonia and his growing dominance at the Santiago Bernabéu.

Mbappé Sets His Sights on Major Trophies

After scoring 44 goals in his first season with Real Madrid, Mbappé is aiming to surpass those numbers in this 2025-26 campaign. With a Champions League hat-trick already under his belt against Kairat Almaty and a blistering start in LaLiga, the Frenchman’s ambitions go beyond goals — he’s chasing trophies and a legacy worthy of Madrid’s greatest icons.

At 26 years old, Kylian Mbappé isn’t just showing he’s made for the biggest games — he’s proving he’s destined to be a legend.