As Kylian Mbappe prepares for his 100th appearance for Real Madrid against Real Betis this Friday, we examine how his start in the Spanish capital compares to the legendary Cristiano Ronaldo.
On July 16, 2024, a capacity crowd at the Santiago Bernabeu held its breath. Kylian Mbappe graced the turf of his new home for the first time as a Real Madrid player. What began as a glitzy unveiling has evolved into a hundred-game odyssey; this Friday against Betis, the story reaches its 100th chapter.
This milestone provides the perfect vantage point to compare the France national team captain with the man who remains the club’s ultimate benchmark: Cristiano Ronaldo.