• A Christmas gift and a dream fulfilled

On an exceptional night, where emotions blended with achievements, French star Kylian Mbappé lived a "historic" moment in his career with Real Madrid, after leading his team to secure a valuable victory over Sevilla with two unanswered goals, in the Spanish league competitions, during a match that witnessed record-breaking figures and the realization of childhood dreams.

Facing Sevilla was not just an ordinary league match for Mbappé, as it coincided with his birthday, adding a special touch to the encounter.

The French striker succeeded in securing the win for "Los Merengues" by scoring the second goal from a penalty, after the team delivered a balanced performance throughout the ninety minutes.

In emotional statements to Real Madrid’s official channel after the match, Mbappé said: "Today is very special because it’s my birthday. I have long dreamed of playing a professional match on this exact day with my favorite team. My main goal was to end the year with a victory, and this was achieved thanks to everyone’s effort."

Matching “El Don” and Celebrating Loyalty

The most prominent achievement of the night was Mbappé reaching his 59th goal in a calendar year, thus equaling the record set by Portuguese legend Cristiano Ronaldo.

Commenting on this achievement, Mbappé said: "It’s unbelievable to achieve this in my first year like Cristiano. He is my idol and the best player in the history of this great club."

Mbappé did not stop at equaling the record but celebrated his goal in Ronaldo’s famous style, sending him a special greeting.

He added: "This celebration is dedicated to him; he has always been kind to me and helped me a lot to adapt in Madrid. He is my friend now, and I wanted to share this joy with him in appreciation of our good relationship."

A Look Towards 2026

With the conclusion of the year’s matches, Mbappé spoke about the difficulties the team faced recently, affirming that "Los Blancos" struggled in some La Liga matches, but the win over Sevilla gives them confidence to enter the break with high spirits.

The French star also looked ahead to upcoming challenges, saying: "Now we will take some rest with our families, and we will return in 2026 eager to win titles. The start will be with the Spanish Super Cup, which is a fast-paced tournament that requires full readiness."

He concluded his talk by sending a message to the "Bernabéu" fans: "We must prove that our love for this badge is not just words, but hard work on the field to fulfill our supporters’ aspirations around the world in the new year."