Is the Mbappe saga a flop, despite reaching the top of La Liga?

Despite an embarrassing 5-2 loss against Barcelona, Real Madrid have managed to clinch 1st place in the league, after beating Las Palmas 4-1. Even after scoring a brace and a good team performance, his overall success at the club is still under heavy scrutiny.

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Kylian Mbappé joined Real Madrid in the summer of 2024, and he’s already making a huge impact. In La Liga so far, he’s played 17 matches and scored 10 goals, averaging about 0.61 goals per game. He’s also chipped in with 2 assists, meaning he’s contributed directly to 12 goals this season. For a player in his first season at Real Madrid, that’s a pretty solid start, showing why he’s one of the best in the world.

One of his standout performances came against Las Palmas, where he scored twice in a 4-1 win. That game alone boosted his contribution rate and reminded fans of how clinical he can be when it matters. What’s impressive is that Mbappé is taking an average of 3.2 shots per game and converting a good percentage of those into goals. His involvement in 38% of Madrid’s total goals this season shows how central he’s become to their attack.

After a first season that gave very little to talk about, there were questions about whether he’d settle into the team. But his numbers have improved steadily, and now he’s proving his value every week. Carlo Ancelotti has continued to praise his performances.

If Mbappé continues at this pace, he could end the season with 20+ league goals and several more assists. After reaching the 300 goal mark, there is not signs of him slowing down. His ability to combine speed, precision, and hunger for hunger is what sets him apart, and with Real Madrid aiming for the La Liga title, they’ll need him firing on all cylinders. His numbers so far make it clear—Mbappé is a game-changer, and Real Madrid’s chances of success are much higher with him in this kind of form.