📈 Mbappé leads LaLiga top scorer race with El Clásico double
The Frenchman took just four minutes to open the scoring from the spot before adding a second minute later.
Not only could those goals prove decisive in the LaLiga title race, but they have also given Mbappé the edge over Robert Lewandowski in LaLiga's top scorer race.
Most goals scored in La Liga this season:◉ 𝟐𝟔 - 𝐊𝐲𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐌𝐛𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞́◉ 25 - Robert LewandowskiThe race for the Pichichi is neck-and-neck in the final stretch. 🥵#ElClasico pic.twitter.com/D9pck5Y4zk
— WhoScored (@WhoScored) May 11, 2025
Kylian Mbappé has now scored more goals in 2024/25 than any other Real Madrid player has in their debut season with the club. Ivan Zamorano's record of 37 from 1992/93 has finally been broken. 🤯 pic.twitter.com/JXjMRZmdS2
— Squawka (@Squawka) May 11, 2025
Los Blancos lead Barcelona 2-1 after a frantic start to the El Clásico.
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