Kylian Mbappé has etched his name into Real Madrid's history books after scoring the decisive goal against Borussia Dortmund in the Club World Cup quarterfinals. With that strike, the French superstar became the first player ever to score in several different competitions for Real Madrid in a single season. So far this campaign, Mbappé has found the net in La Liga, the UEFA Champions League, the UEFA Super Cup, the Spanish Super Cup, the Copa del Rey, the FIFA International Cup, and now the Club World Cup.
The only player to close his achievement was Karim Benzema, who scored in six competitions during the 2022-23 season. Mbappé's record comes in part thanks to the expanded calendar, which now includes the inaugural Club World Cup, which gave him the chance to surpass his fellow Frenchman.
The milestone goal was one for the highlight reels: Mbappé sealed the win with a spectacular overhead kick in stoppage time, sending Madrid through to the semifinals, where they will meet his former side, Paris Saint-Germain.
Here's a look at Mbappé's remarkable scoring record so far in his debut season in Madrid:
Competition Goals
La Liga 31
Champions League 7
Copa del Rey 2
Spanish Super Cup 1
UEFA Super Cup 1
FIFA Intercontinental Cup 1
Club World Cup 1
His current tally of 44 goals places him among an elite group, only Karim Benzema has reached the same number of goals in a single season for a cluch in Europe's top four leagues. Benzema hit that mark when he won the Ballon d'Or in 2022.
With the Club World Cup semifinals on the horizon, Mbappé could yet add to his tally and overtake Benzema's record outright, further sealing his first season at the Bernabéu as one of the most memorable in Real Madrid's illustrious history.
