Kylian Mbappe matches Ronaldo and Messi with back-to-back Pichichi wins
Kylian Mbappe has secured his second consecutive Pichichi Trophy, becoming the first Real Madrid player since Cristiano Ronaldo to defend the scoring title.
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Kylian Mbappe has officially secured the 2025-26 Pichichi Trophy after netting a goal in Real Madrid's 4-2 win over Athletic Club on the final day of the season. The strike brought his total to 25 league goals for the campaign.
Mbappe finished ahead of Mallorca forward Vedat Muriqi, who ended the season with 23 goals. Osasuna's Ante Budimir followed with 17, while Barcelona duo Ferran Torres and Lamine Yamal each recorded 16 goals.
This achievement places Mbappe alongside the greatest names in Spanish football history. He is the first player to win the award in consecutive seasons for Madrid since Cristiano Ronaldo did so in 2014 and 2015. Over the last 38 years, only a select group of players, including Lionel Messi, have managed to retain the honor in successive campaigns.
Despite Mbappe's individual dominance, the season was considered disappointing for Madrid as the club failed to secure any silverware. The final match also served as an emotional farewell for Dani Carvajal and David Alaba. Attention now turns to a new era under manager Jose Mourinho, who is tasked with rebuilding the squad and finding the right tactical balance for the upcoming season.