Mbappé's European Gold Rush: Haaland Tied, Kane in the Crosshairs

Mbappé closes in on Europe’s top scorer

Mbappé, Real Madrid's star, ignites the European Golden Boot chase after scoring against Villarreal on Saturday in matchday 21 of La Liga.

His goal in the 47th minute gave Madrid the lead over the Yellow Submarine (1-0) at their home ground, La Cerámica.

The French forward's tally climbs to 20 goals in La Liga this season, tying Haaland for second behind Kane, who leads with 21 for Bayern Munich.

Madrid entered the Villarreal game in second place on 48 points, eight points ahead of Villarreal in third, who have a game in hand.

The Royal Club had shone recently, crushing Monaco 6-1 at the Bernabéu in the Champions League.

Punchline 1: If Mbappé keeps this up, the Golden Boot committee might rename the award after him. Punchline 2: Haaland might need a ladder—Mbappé is rising fast.