Real Madrid is experiencing one of its most successful weeks of the season after defeating Barcelona in El Clásico and strengthening its position at the top of LaLiga. Amid the team’s collective success, Kylian Mbappé again captured the spotlight by matching a historic milestone once held by Cristiano Ronaldo.
The French forward opened the scoring against Valencia from the penalty spot, becoming only the second player in Real Madrid’s history to score in eight consecutive LaLiga matches — a record previously achieved solely by Cristiano Ronaldo.
Mbappé’s scoring streak features goals against Real Sociedad, Levante, Atlético Madrid, Villarreal, Getafe, Barcelona, and now Valencia, showcasing his remarkable consistency and precision in front of goal.
“He’s scored, he’s scoring, and he’ll keep scoring. His influence on the team is enormous, and he’s handling it with great maturity. We just have to support him so he continues this way,” said manager Xabi Alonso.
The victory over Valencia did more than extend Madrid’s LaLiga lead — it strengthened the team’s confidence ahead of their Champions League fixture against Liverpool at Anfield this Tuesday. A win in England could virtually secure Los Blancos’ place in the Round of 16.
Alonso opted for an aggressive, attack-oriented lineup featuring Courtois, Valverde, Militão, Tchouaméni, Bellingham, Arda Güler, Vinícius, and Mbappé leading the line.
Mbappé’s eight-game scoring streak places him alongside Ronaldo in Real Madrid’s history, while his dominant form propels the team toward Champions League success.