he comparison of statistics between the two Real Madrid stars has brought a major debate back into focus: is Kylian Mbappé approaching Cristiano Ronaldo’s historic 2013 season?
Cristiano Ronaldo still holds the record for the most goals scored by a Real Madrid player in a single calendar year – an incredible 59 goals in 2013.
Kylian Mbappé, on the other hand, is very close to that record in 2025, with 58 goals scored and one match still to be played.
Comparative statistics
Cristiano Ronaldo (2013):
– 50 matches
– 59 goals
– 14 assists
– 7 hat-tricks
Kylian Mbappé (2025):
– 58 matches
– 58 goals
– 5 assists
– 5 hat-tricks
From these figures, Ronaldo has a better goals-per-game average, having scored 59 goals in just 50 appearances. He also contributed far more to the team’s collective play with 14 assists, compared to Mbappé’s 5.
UEFA Champions League – knockout stage
Ronaldo also comes out on top in the decisive Champions League matches. In 2013, he scored 6 goals from the Round of 16 through to the semifinals, finding the net in every match except one.
Mbappé, in the 2025 edition, has scored 4 goals in the knockout stages, all of them against Manchester City, while failing to score in the Round of 16 and the quarterfinals.
El Clásico – Mbappé’s strong point
The only area where Mbappé clearly has the edge is El Clásico. The French forward has scored 6 goals in 4 matches against Barcelona, whereas Ronaldo, in four El Clásicos in 2013, registered 2 goals and 1 assist.
Conclusion
The statistics show that Cristiano Ronaldo in 2013 remains the more complete and decisive player, especially in major European matches and in overall team contribution. However, Kylian Mbappé is very close to making history, and with one match still to be played, he has the chance to equal or break the legendary record.
The debate remains open — who was better: Ronaldo in 2013 or Mbappé in 2025?
