Carlo Ancelotti believes Kylian Mbappe can emulate Cristiano Ronaldo's legacy at Real Madrid after the French superstar matched CR7's goal record.

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• Mbappe could surpass Ronaldo in his debut season
• French star aims to break all-time club record
• Ancelotti believes Mbappe can go the distance

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  The French forward, who finally secured his dream move to Madrid last summer, has been a standout performer in his debut La Liga campaign, netting 22 goals in 27 league matches. Beyond his domestic exploits, Mbappe has also delivered in the Champions League, finding the back of the net seven times and playing a key role in Real Madrid’s journey to the quarter-finals.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Mbappe further strengthened his credentials on Saturday when he scored a brace against Leganes, including a dramatic winner that sealed a 3-2 comeback victory. With his two goals there, he has now matched Ronaldo’s tally of 33 goals in his debut season for Madrid, a feat that underscores his adaptation to Spanish football after a difficult first couple of months.

• WHAT ANCELOTTI SAID

  Speaking to reporters, Ancelotti said: "It's difficult but I wish Mbappe to match Ronaldo at Real Madrid for a long time, of course. He has the quality to make it, I hope he becomes a legend of this club. He can do it. Cristiano's impact here was more than goals."

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  DID YOU KNOW?

  Mbappe now stands just four goals away from surpassing Ivan Zamorano’s record for the most goals in a debut season at Real Madrid. The Chilean striker scored 37 times during the 1992-93 campaign, a milestone Mbappe could overtake during the run-in.

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