Kylian Mbappe is powering Real Madrid forward in their push for trophies at the end of 2024/25. Carlo Ancelotti's team edged above Barcelona in the La Liga rankings as a double from Mbappe sealed a 2-1 win away at Villarreal on March 15.

Kylian Mbappe’s remarkable debut season with Real Madrid sees him eclipse a Cristiano Ronaldo record. Discover how the French star turned early struggles into historic success.

Mbappe scored twice in Madrid's 2-1 comeback win over Villarreal on Saturday to take his tally to 31 goals in all competitions this season one more than Brazil striker Ronaldo managed in his first campaign at the club. It also helped Madrid open up a three-point lead atop the Spanish league over Barcelona, which has played two games less.