Mbappe Declares Ronaldo Real Madrid's Icon: The Legend Lives On
30 December 2025
Legacy and Ronaldo in Real Madrid's History
Mbappe, the French star and Real Madrid forward, says Cristiano Ronaldo remains the greatest icon in the club's history.
In an interview with the club channel, Mbappe explained that for Real Madrid fans Ronaldo will always be the best, even as he admires new stars.
He added that it is a pleasure to see all Madrid supporters happy during training.
Record, Respect, and Next Match
Mbappe matched Ronaldo's Real Madrid calendar year goal record with 59 goals.
Mbappe has long treated Ronaldo as his idol, noting that Ronaldo was the inspiration behind some of his celebrations when he reached his 59th goal for the club in 2025.
He later said he wanted to salute Ronaldo for always being good to him and helping him settle in Madrid.
Real Madrid are preparing to face Real Betis on Saturday, in the 18th round of La Liga.
Sniper joke 1: If Ronaldo is the icon, Mbappe is the remix — still entertaining, still efficient, just in a cooler jersey.
Sniper joke 2: In Madrid, legends never fade away; they just get bigger murals and more social media hype. The Ronaldo era is not over, it seems.
