Mbappé Reflects on Real Madrid, Alonso, and Avoiding Ronaldo Comparisons After Golden Boot Win
Madrid, Spain – November 3, 2025 – Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappé has been awarded the European Golden Boot, recognizing him as the top scorer of the 2024-2025 season wiht an impressive 44 goals across all competitions, including 31 in his debut La Liga campaign. The accolade comes amidst a period of reflection for the superstar, who has spoken candidly about his experiences at both Paris Saint-Germain and his current club, Real Madrid.
Mbappé’s move from PSG to Real Madrid last summer has proven successful on a personal level, despite the team’s lack of major silverware last season. When asked to compare the two clubs, Mbappé highlighted the distinct differences in their histories and cultures.
“They are very different clubs, with different histories,” Mbappé stated. “PSG are a much younger club, while Real Madrid have a much richer and longer history. The culture is also different. Without a doubt,Real Madrid is the best club in the world,but PSG is also among the best. They are two different visions of football and I am proud to have been part of Real Madrid and PSG.”
The French forward also touched upon his relationship with current manager Xabi Alonso, contrasting his approach to that of his former coach, Carlo Ancelotti. “I’ve had a lot of coaches and I’m used to everyone having their own philosophy and style. Xabi is different from ancelotti,he has his own working method and little by little we understand what he expects from us. We can see on the pitch that we have progressed since the start of the season, since the Club World Cup, even if we still have a way to go. We haven’t won anything yet,but we are satisfied. We are on the right track and we hope to win as many titles as possible.”
Despite his impressive start in Madrid, Mbappé was fast to dismiss any comparisons to club legend Cristiano Ronaldo. “Everyone knows that cristiano is the reference in Madrid, the number one. I’ve been here a year and a half, and he’s been here for nine years. I can’t compare myself to what he accomplished; my journey is different. I want to chart my own path, and to be mentioned next to Cristiano is already a source of pride. But I only focus on my own path, on helping the team and winning as many titles as possible.”
Mbappé’s comments signal a clear focus on building his own legacy at the Santiago Bernabéu, and a determination to deliver the trophies that Real Madrid fans crave. While acknowledging the giants who came before him, the Golden Boot winner is firmly looking towards the future, and a continued pursuit of success under the guidance of Xabi Alonso.
Key Takeaways:
* Kylian mbappé received the European Golden Boot for the 2024-2025 season, scoring 44 goals.
* Mbappé distinguished between the cultures of PSG and Real madrid, praising both clubs.
* He noted the differing managerial styles of Xabi Alonso and Carlo Ancelotti.
* Mbappé emphasized his desire to forge his own path at Real Madrid, avoiding direct comparisons to Cristiano Ronaldo.
