Kylian Mbappe has equaled Cristiano Ronaldo’s goal tally for the season, scoring his 33rd goal in a thrilling match against Leganes.

Mbappe’s impressive performance saw him net two goals, including a penalty, and cement his place as one of the top scorers in the league.

The French forward has been in scintillating form this season, and his goal tally is a proof to his hard work and dedication. Mbappe’s achievement is all the more impressive given that he failed to score in his first three league games of the season.

Mbappe’s relationship with Cristiano Ronaldo has been well-documented, and the French forward has spoken highly of the Portuguese winger’s influence on his career. Mbappe has said that he regularly speaks to Ronaldo, who has offered him valuable advice and guidance.

The match against Leganes was not without its challenges, however. Mbappe’s penalty goal in the 32nd minute was cancelled out by two Leganes goals, leaving Madrid trailing at halftime. However, Jude Bellingham’s equalizer two minutes into the second half set the stage for Mbappe’s winner in the 76th minute.

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The win saw Madrid move level with leaders Barcelona, who face Girona in the Catalan derby on Sunday. Madrid are now six points clear of their city rivals Atletico, who drew with Espanyol earlier in the day.

Mbappe’s impressive form has seen him rise to second in the league’s top scorer list, trailing only Robert Lewandowski ahead of Barcelona’s game on Sunday. La Liga is shaping up to be one of the closest title races in Europe this season.

As the season heats up, Mbappe will be looking to continue his impressive form and help Madrid secure the title. With his sights set on breaking the club record, Mbappe is sure to be a key player in the remaining matches of the season.

Reported by Football 365