Carlo Ancelotti evaluates the chance to Kylian Mbappe to match Cristiano Ronaldo in Real Madrid
Carlo Ancelotti supported Kylian Mbappe to “reconcile” Cristiano Ronaldo influence in Real Madrid after a hat-trick against Manchester City on Wednesday night.
Mbappe endured the slow start of his Madrid career, but in 2025 in all unstoppable form, with his performance to Throw out Manchester City from the Champions League A feeling like water levels indicating what will be capable of in the club.
Ancelotti was asked to compare Mbappe with Ronald after the last whistle.
“Mbappe He has a lot of quality and can match Cristiano, yes, but Cristiano has set at least very high, “the boss explained.” Mbappe just starts in Madrid, he is delighted. But it won’t be so easy that Mbappe reaches Cristiano, he has to work.
“Everyone waited for this hat-trick from him and finally arrived. But Mbappe is not the only one. We have many players who make a difference. And they make a difference with their collective work above their individual quality, which is extraordinary.”
Mbappe has now scored 27 goals in 37 games for Madrid. Ronaldo succeeded 33 in 35 in his 2009/10 debut season, which Mbappe is likely to exceed, given that three more months are the remaining.
Ronaldo was 24 years old during that season, and Mbappe was only a year older after he turned 26 in December. The Portuguese icon scored a club record of 450 goals for Madrid over nine years, embarking on a new challenge in Juventus after being 33 years old.
Mbappe would have an average of 50 goals in the season and stay until it is 34 to match Ronald.
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