Real Madrid’s season thus far has revealed a developing imbalance in how the team operates, particularly in attack.
While results have occasionally arrived, they have rarely been based on a strong collective framework.
Instead, they have relied primarily on moments of individual brilliance. And no player has carried the load like Kylian Mbappe.
Instead, they have relied primarily on moments of individual brilliance. And no player has carried the load like Kylian Mbappe.
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The French forward has been working at a completely different level. In 2025, Mbappe tied Cristiano Ronaldo’s Real Madrid record of 59 goals in a calendar year. Reported on X.
On paper, it represents a monumental feat. In actuality, it reveals a larger problem within the team.
A frightening situation for Real Madrid.
As a result, the Frenchman’s 59 goals came in what was generally a disappointing season for the team in terms of trophies and overall performance.
More concerning, Mbappe’s productivity exceeds that of his colleagues.
To put things in perspective, Vinicius Jr. only scored 13 goals throughout the same period, while Jude Bellingham tallied 12.
The difference is astounding. Mbappe has scored more goals than the rest of the team combined.
Beyond Mbappe, contributions have been sporadic and erratic. Rodrygo, who has seen a slight resurgence in recent games, has scored ten goals.
Despite having little chances under Carlo Ancelotti, Endrick scored five. The same can be said for Arda Guler and Gonzalo Garcia, both of whom scored mostly in Club World Cup matches.
Brahim Diaz scored five goals off the bench in 2025, whereas Federico Valverde only managed four.
When taken together, the figures convey a clear story. This Real Madrid squad is unduly reliant on Mbappe to fix problems on his own.
While his brilliance continues to obscure many weaknesses, the lack of shared accountability in the attack is a huge problem.
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