Real Madrid Without Trophies But Mbappé is King: 42 Goals, Pichichi, CL Top Scorer, Player of the Season for the Second Straight Year

Real Madrid's trophy cabinet did not see a major cup this season, but Kylian Mbappé's individual performance walked the peaks. The Spanish giants named the 27-year-old French star the best player of the season individually in the second half of the year. Mbappé won Real Madrid's Mahou Five Star award for the second consecutive time; he had also won the same award in the 2024-25 season.

Mbappé's statistical table is extraordinary: 42 goals and 7 assists in 44 matches across all competitions (total of 49 G/A). With 25 goals in La Liga, he reached the Pichichi Trophy; this was also his second consecutive La Liga top scorer title. In the Champions League, he was the top scorer with 15 goals. He won Real Madrid Player of the Month four times throughout the season; this consistency is a direct indication that he played at a top level.

Since coming to Real Madrid as a free transfer from PSG in summer 2024, Mbappé has reached incredible numbers: 86 goals and 12 assists in 103 matches. So far in his Madrid career, he has drawn a total performance graph of 49 G/A in a season. Although the numbers are successful, Mbappé's Real Madrid adventure has not been matched with team trophies, but with individual awards. Moreover, throughout the season at the Bernabéu, he was among the players whistled at by his own fans in some sections.

The club's situation also deepens this contradiction. Real Madrid closed the 2025-26 season without a major trophy after 2024-25 as well. This situation has become a serious problem for president Florentino Perez's administration; Jose Mourinho's return for a second stint as Real Madrid head coach is among the scenarios being discussed. According to Goal's reports, Mourinho is preparing to remove 10 players from the squad.

Mbappé's agenda is the World Cup. Included in the France squad by Didier Deschamps, Mbappé is very close to Klose's all-time top scorer record. He is currently level with Pele at 12 goals in 14 matches; all he needs to do is score four more goals in this tournament. France is dreaming of both revenge for the 2022 final defeat and Mbappé's second World Cup championship.

In conclusion, Real Madrid's trophyless season could not overshadow Mbappé's personal success. The French star was Europe's most productive player in 2025-26. Now a World Cup adventure awaits; there, with dreams of the Klose record and a second World Cup championship… If the Spanish club undergoes another transfer or coaching change, everything will start anew for Mbappé.