MbappeS Getafe Goal Fuels Debate: Is He Filling the Ronaldo Void at Madrid?
Madrid, Spain – Kylian Mbappé’s stunning overhead kick in Real Madrid’s 2-0 victory over getafe on Sunday has reignited discussion over whether the French superstar is becoming the talismanic figure Madrid hoped for when they signed him, a role previously occupied by Cristiano Ronaldo. The goal,a breathtaking display of athleticism and skill,underscored Mbappé’s immediate impact and potential too lead the Spanish giants’ attack.
The arrival of Mbappé at the Santiago Bernabéu was, in part, predicated on finding a player capable of replicating Ronaldo’s consistent goalscoring and match-winning performances following the Portuguese forward’s departure to Juventus in 2018. While directly matching Ronaldo’s sustained dominance is a monumental task,Mbappé’s early displays suggest he is well on his way to becoming a similarly pivotal player for Los Blancos.
Simultaneously occurring,across the English Channel,Erling Haaland continues to demonstrate his own prolific form. Haaland has amassed 23 goals in 13 appearances, propelling Manchester City’s Premier League title challenge and Norway’s pursuit of World Cup qualification. He has scored in each of his last 11 matches across all competitions and holds the record for the three quickest Premier League players to reach 10 goals in a season,achieving the feat in six matches in 2022 and five games last season.
The rivalry between Mbappé and Haaland is already being framed as a potential modern echo of the Ronaldo-Lionel Messi duel that defined an era. Haaland recently signed a new contract with Manchester City extending his stay until 2034, making a direct head-to-head in La Liga unlikely. Though, their cross-continental goalscoring battle is generating meaningful buzz.
While Haaland has already secured silverware with Manchester City, Mbappé is focused on delivering trophies to Madrid. His goal against Getafe exemplified the qualities Madrid envisioned when they persuaded him to leave Paris Saint-Germain.Though matching Ronaldo’s overall achievements might potentially be unrealistic, Mbappé possesses the talent to become a similarly iconic figure for the club, a sentiment he acknowledges by stating, “I want to follow my own path.”
