{"id":9689,"date":"2025-05-12T08:27:21","date_gmt":"2025-05-12T08:27:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/?p=9689"},"modified":"2025-05-12T10:08:25","modified_gmt":"2025-05-12T10:08:25","slug":"kylian-mbappe-the-unquestionable-leader-of-real-madrids-future","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/kylian-mbappe-the-unquestionable-leader-of-real-madrids-future","title":{"rendered":"Kylian Mbapp\u00e9: The Unquestionable Leader of Real Madrid&#8217;s Future"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/team\/real-madrid-131\">Real Madrid<\/a> have made a significant decision regarding its leadership for the upcoming season: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/player\/kylian-mbappe-39820\">Kylian Mbapp\u00e9<\/a> is the player who will spearhead the next phase of the club\u2019s journey. While <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/player\/vinicius-junior-48298\">Vinicius Jr.<\/a> has been a key figure, it\u2019s Mbapp\u00e9 who has proven himself as the player deserving of the captain\u2019s role. This conclusion comes after a season filled with highs and some challenges, where Mbapp\u00e9 has cemented his place as the face of the team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Standout Performance in Montju\u00efc<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In the highly anticipated match at Montju\u00efc, Mbapp\u00e9 showcased his immense talent. He not only scored but also exhibited clinical precision, hitting 56% of his shots, with 80% of them being on target. His remarkable performance was a reminder of his ability to deliver under pressure, despite not yet fully tapping into the dazzling form that made him a global sensation. However, even in a season where he hasn&#8217;t reached his peak, he has still been one of the standout performers for Real Madrid, alongside the famous &#8220;4 Fant\u00e1sticos.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"619\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-4-619x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9690\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-4-619x1024.png 619w, https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-4-181x300.png 181w, https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-4-768x1270.png 768w, https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/image-4.png 774w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 619px) 100vw, 619px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(Via 365Scores)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Season of Consistency Despite the Challenges<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Mbapp\u00e9&#8217;s numbers speak volumes, even when the overall team performance has fluctuated. His 39 goals this season make him the club&#8217;s all-time top scorer among debutants, surpassing notable figures like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/player\/cristiano-ronaldo-817\">Cristiano Ronaldo<\/a> and Ronaldo Naz\u00e1rio. He broke another record by becoming the first player in history to score two hat-tricks at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/team\/fc-barcelona-132\">Barcelona<\/a>&#8216;s iconic stadium, an achievement he first marked with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/team\/psg-480\">PSG<\/a> in 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pichichi Race: Mbapp\u00e9 on Track for Top Scorer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks to his hat-trick against Barcelona, Mbapp\u00e9 has moved ahead in the race for the Pichichi (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/league\/laliga-11\">La Liga<\/a>&#8216;s top scorer award). With only three matches left, he leads <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/player\/robert-lewandowski-1857\">Robert Lewandowski<\/a> by two goals. This individual accolade might seem like a small consolation in a season without major trophies, but it\u2019s a testament to his consistent excellence. With three La Liga games left and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/league\/fifa-club-world-cup-5096\">Club World Cup<\/a> to play, Mbapp\u00e9 is on course to surpass the 50-goal mark this season, a milestone few players achieve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DJhNvI2IBnz\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"><div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DJhNvI2IBnz\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <div style=\" display: flex; 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font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DJhNvI2IBnz\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by 365Scores (@365scores)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\n<script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mbapp\u00e9\u2019s Goal Contributions Across Competitions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Mbapp\u00e9\u2019s tally this season is impressive: 27 goals in La Liga, 7 in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/league\/uefa-champions-league-572\">Champions League<\/a>, 2 in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/league\/copa-del-rey-13\">Copa del Rey<\/a>, and others in the Supercopa de Europa and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/en-us\/football\/league\/super-cup-15\">Supercopa de Espa\u00f1a<\/a>. This outstanding contribution shows that even when the team hasn\u2019t been at its best, Mbapp\u00e9 has remained a constant source of goals, keeping the team competitive at all levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Core of Real Madrid\u2019s Project<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With nearly double the number of goals as Vinicius Jr. and nearly triple the goals of Rodrygo, Mbapp\u00e9 is clearly the focal point of the team\u2019s future. Despite not being in his ideal position, his performance has been far more impactful than any of the other attacking players. Real Madrid is confident that with a project that supports its strengths, Mbapp\u00e9 can lead the team to new heights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The strategic decision is clear: Mbapp\u00e9, not Vinicius, is the leader moving forward. While Vinicius will renew his contract for another three years, Mbapp\u00e9\u2019s rise to the top of the hierarchy is undeniable. The club sees his quality as sufficient to make him the cornerstone of their next era, with a team built around him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GettyImages-2200688017-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"MADRID, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 19: Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid celebrates scoring his team's third goal and his hat trick with teammate Jude Bellingham during the UEFA Champions League 2024\/25 League Knockout Play-off second leg match between Real Madrid C.F. and Manchester City at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium on February 19, 2025 in Madrid, Spain.\" class=\"wp-image-9693\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GettyImages-2200688017-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GettyImages-2200688017-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GettyImages-2200688017-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GettyImages-2200688017-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/GettyImages-2200688017-scaled.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> (Photo by David Ramos\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A New Era with Mbapp\u00e9 at the Helm<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking ahead, Real Madrid has planned for a team with Mbapp\u00e9 at the forefront, surrounded by 24 other talented players. This shift signifies not just a change in leadership but also a new direction for the club, one where Mbapp\u00e9\u2019s talent and leadership will be pivotal. As the club prepares for next season, it\u2019s clear that the future belongs to Kylian Mbapp\u00e9.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-widget-type=\"predictions\" data-entity-type=\"game\" data-widget-id=\"0.ric7r7c8wys\" data-lang=\"en-US\" data-entity-id=\"4309111\" data-publisher-id=\"125\" data-live-mode=\"true\" data-show-odds=\"true\" data-odds-type=\"decimal\" data-hide-powered-by=\"true\"><\/div>\n<script src=\"https:\/\/widgets.365scores.com\/main.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Real Madrid have made a significant decision regarding its leadership for the upcoming season: Kylian Mbapp\u00e9 is the player who will spearhead the next phase of the club\u2019s journey. While Vinicius Jr. has been a key figure, it\u2019s Mbapp\u00e9 who has proven himself as the player deserving of the captain\u2019s role. This conclusion comes after &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":9692,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9,2509,3462,2340],"tags":[1126,210,1019,146,3234,273,59,108],"class_list":["post-9689","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-soccer","category-champions-league","category-fifa-club-world-cup","category-la-liga","tag-champions-league","tag-copa-del-rey","tag-el-clasico","tag-fc-barcelona","tag-kylian-mbappe-2","tag-laliga","tag-real-madrid","tag-soccer"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9689","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9689"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9689\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9692"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9689"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9689"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.365scores.com\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9689"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}