Kylian Mbappé’s debut season at Real Madrid was nothing short of spectacular on an individual level but in a sport in which the collective triumph defines the inheritance, the French superstar has reason to feel frustrated.
Mbappé scored an incredible 44 goals in 56 games in all competitions during the 2024/25 season, of which 31 at La Liga, earning both the Pichichi Trophy and the European Golden Shoe. He beat Ivan Zamorano’s record for most goals in a season of debut at Real Madrid and became only the fourth player in the history of the club to score over 30 goals in his first campaign La Liga, joining the legends Alfredo di Stéfano, Hugo Sánchez and Ruud Van Nistelroy.
He also made history in Europe, marking a hat -trick against Manchester City in the lively elimination phases of the Champions League and reaching 50 goals in the Champions League becoming the younger second to do it after Lionel Messi.
A season without silverware
Despite the individual splendor of Mbappé, Real Madrid was unable to claim any of the main trophies of the season. They have been eliminated in the Champions League and have lost both the Liga and the Copa del Rey, establishing only for minor honors: the UEFA Super Cup and the FIFA intercontinental cup. He has scored the first season of the club since 2010 without an important title.
The club struggles led to the departure of the coach head Carlo Ancelotti in May, despite his status as manager more decorated in the history of Real Madrid. Xabi Alonso took control, but Real Mandrid’s fortunes did not improve, suffering from a disappointing exit at the hands of the PSG in the semifinals of the Fifa Club World Cup.
Too many mbappé?
The clear contrast between the personal form of Mbappé and the failures of the Real Madrid team have aroused debate. While he has dazzled with the objectives, the critics claim that Real became too dependent on him, interrupting the balance of an already starred attack with Vinícius Júnior and Jude Bellingham.
Reports suggest that the lack of defensive contribution by Mbappé and Vinícius, especially in the high -level high -level games, exposed to real tactical vulnerabilities. In the modern era in which to press the front is the key, the inability of Real to adapt to let them follow tactically.
While Mbappé has consolidated his status as football elite, the season without Real Madrid trophies underlines a vital truth: even generational talents cannot bring a team alone. At 26, Mbappé has the time on its side and if Real Madrid can align individual celebrity with the team structure, the next seasons could transform almost the Miss into triumphs.
