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'He can reach Cristiano's level' - Carlo Ancelotti backs newest 'Galactico' Kylian Mbappe to emulate Ronaldo's success at Real Madrid

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<p>Portuguese superstar Ronaldo is the Blancos’ all-time leading scorer, with the five-time Ballon d’Or winner registering 451 goals for the club through 438 appearances. He bid farewell to the Spanish capital in 2018 and is <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/cristiano-ronaldo-final-career-goals-man-utd-coach-cr7-objectives-lebron-james-target-involving-portuguese-goat-son/blt9b4b88b27269a562" target="_blank">still going strong at 40 years of age with Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr</a>.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Real moved to <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/best-centre-forward-world-kylian-mbappe-silences-left-wing-doubters-carlo-ancelotti-explains-what-makes-real-madrid-galactico-unique/blt5353e1dbbc50a780" target="_blank">bring in another prolific presence when acquiring Mbappe</a> as a free agent in 2024. He had previously netted 256 goals in 308 outings for Paris Saint-Germain and has reached 28 in his debut campaign for Madrid after <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/kylian-mbappe-verdict-real-madrid-attack-new-superhero-themed-nickname-humiliating-man-city/blt9fc73283a42f2729" target="_blank">bagging a hat-trick in their Champions League play-off demolition of Manchester City</a>.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Ancelotti sees no reason <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/cristiano-ronaldo-cr7-advice-kylian-mbappe-portuguese-tells-real-madrid-galactico-doesnt-know-how-play-forward/blt9f7659feb4502c8c" target="_blank">why Mbappe cannot emulate CR7</a>, telling reporters of his fearsome French forward: “He has the quality to reach his [Ronaldo’s] numbers, but he has to work, because Cristiano set the bar very high, but he is so excited to play here, he can reach Cristiano's level.</p><p>“Everyone was waiting for this hat-trick from him and it has finally arrived. But Mbappe is not the only one, we have many players who make a difference. And they make a difference with their collective work above their individual quality which is remarkable.”</p>

WHAT CARLO ANCELOTTI SAID

<p>Mbappe has <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/why-not-much-difference-kylian-mbappe-cristiano-ronaldo-former-team-mate-explaining-similarities-real-madrid-galacticos-past-present/blt87f212753af10592" target="_blank">taken the No.9 jersey at Santiago Bernabeu and become an on-field leader</a> for Real. He is, however, eager to point out that collective success will always mean more to him than individual honours – as he once again tops the Champions League scoring charts in 2024-25.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>The France international said of his bid to win a first European title: “I was the Champions League's top scorer last year, but did I win it? No. I don't care about being the leading scorer, in my career, I have scored many goals. If with these goals we win titles I will sign with my blood. If I can score 50, all the better, but all I want is to win titles.”</p>

TELL ME MORE

<p>Mbappe has previously sought to <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/dont-think-about-cristiano-no-ronaldo-pressure-kylian-mbappe-real-madrid-galactico-footsteps-idol/blt33fe7fa9ff7c931e " target="_blank">distance himself from any comparisons to Ronaldo</a>, with the 26-year-old eager to be recognised for his own achievements. He has fired Real into the last 16 of the Champions League, with <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/this-time-i-won-no-lionel-messi-to-deny-kylian-mbappe-as-real-madrid-superstar-reacts-to-lifting-intercontinental-cup-at-scene-of-world-cup-final-nightmare/blt5e30888f9c128cbb" target="_blank">two trophies already won this season</a>, while Ancelotti’s side also sit joint-top of the Liga standings with Clasico rivals Barcelona.</p>

WHAT NEXT?

'He can reach Cristiano's level' - Carlo Ancelotti backs newest 'Galactico' Kylian Mbappe to emulate Ronaldo's success at Real Madrid | Goal.com

Kylian Mbappe is being backed by Carlo Ancelotti to “reach Cristiano’s level”, with Real Madrid’s latest ‘Galactico’ following in Ronaldo’s footsteps.

&apos;He can reach Cristiano&apos;s level&apos; - Carlo Ancelotti backs newest &apos;Galactico&apos; Kylian Mbappe to emulate Ronaldo&apos;s success at Real Madrid

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