The Bernabéu Celebrates Its Goal Machine

The Santiago Bernabéu witnessed a historic moment on Friday as Kylian Mbappé received the 2025 Golden Boot, awarded to Europe’s top goal scorer. The French star netted 31 goals in LaLiga EA Sports, finishing ahead of Viktor Gyökeres and Mohamed Salah in the final standings determined by the European Sports Media (ESM).

The award ceremony took place in the stadium’s royal box, attended by Florentino Pérez, the entire Real Madrid squad, and the player’s family. It was a night of pure celebration, as the club paid tribute to its new icon — a symbolic finale to Mbappé’s outstanding first season in white.

Florentino Pérez: Madridista Pride

Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez opened the ceremony with words of admiration for his star player:

“Dear Kylian, this Boot is the result of your commitment to football. I’m proud to have a player like you, who perfectly represents the values of our club.”

He also took the opportunity to send a message of ambition for the future:

“This Golden Boot should be an inspiration to keep winning and make Real Madrid’s history even greater.”

Mbappé’s Message

After receiving the trophy and watching a video of his best goals, Kylian Mbappé stepped onto the stage to express his gratitude. Visibly emotional, the Frenchman shared a few words that reflected his mindset and humility:

“Thank you to the president and everyone at European Sports Media. This award means a lot to me.”

He closed his speech by highlighting the collective effort behind his success:

“Thanks to all my teammates for bringing out the best version of Kylian. We have an incredible group, and we can achieve great things.”

With those words, Mbappé capped off an unforgettable ceremony — and secured his first major individual trophy as a Real Madrid player.