After securing his first title with Real Madrid, Kylian Mbappe quickly set an astonishing target for himself. In his debut match for Real Madrid, Mbappe showcased his value by scoring the decisive goal in a 2-0 victory at the UEFA Super Cup. This impressive start helped him alleviate the pressure of high expectations following his move from PSG to Real Madrid in the summer transfer window of 2024.

Immediately after the match, Mbappe shared his ambitious goal for the season: “We are Real Madrid, so there are no limits. I don’t set limits for myself either. If I can score 50 goals in a season, I will. But the most important thing is to win and improve as a team because we win through collective play.”

In reality, Kylian Mbappe has never scored 50 goals in a single season. His best scoring record came during the 2023/2024 season, where he netted 44 goals in 48 appearances.

Coach Carlo Ancelotti supports Mbappe’s ambitious target: “He has the capability to score a lot of goals. We struggled a bit in the first half because Atalanta put a lot of pressure on us and defended very well. In the first half, they won more of the individual duels. In the second half, we had more space, and naturally, Rodrygo, Vinicius, and Mbappe became very dangerous.”

Jude Bellingham, who was named the player of the match, also praised Mbappe: “I always thought he was outstanding. Now that I have the chance to play alongside him, I can see his qualities more clearly—his speed, his quality, his off-the-ball movement, and how he leads and connects with other players.”