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Official: Kylian Mbappe wins the 2025 Golden Boot
Kylian Mbappe has had a curious season since joining Real Madrid last summer.
Despite facing constant criticism over his performances in big matches, Mbappe has quietly delivered all season for Real Madrid, notably emerging as the highest goalscorer in La Liga.
Kylian Mbappe has now capped off a sensational debut season at Real Madrid by winning the 2025 European Golden Boot.
The French striker netted 31 goals in La Liga, making him the top scorer across Europe’s top five leagues.
It’s a remarkable achievement for Mbappe, who not only adapted seamlessly to life in Spain but also thrived under pressure.
Despite Real Madrid dealing with numerous injuries throughout the season, the 25-year-old carried the team’s attack with consistency and quality. His 31 league goals earned him 62 points in the Golden Boot ranking — enough to outscore all other contenders.
Portuguese league top scorer Viktor Gyökeres may have scored 39 goals, but the lower coefficient of Liga Portugal (1.5 compared to La Liga’s 2.0) saw him fall behind in points.
Mohamed Salah was also in contention late into the campaign, but the Liverpool star was unable to bridge the gap in the final matchday.
This is Mbappé’s first Golden Boot win, placing him alongside Real Madrid legends like Hugo Sanchez and Cristiano Ronaldo as one of the few players from the club to win this award.
Beyond La Liga, Mbappé finished the season with 42 goals in all competitions, proving to be the defining figure in Real Madrid’s campaign.
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Real Madrid star Huijsen credits Mourinho for improved form in new season: ‘He supports me a lot’
Real Madrid will be looking to get back to winning ways in LaLiga as they take on Rayo Vallecano on Saturday.
The club are coming on the back of a 1-0 defeat to Real Betis last weekend but did secure a narrow win over Inter Milan in the midweek Champions League fixture.
Heading into this game, Dean Huijsen, who has been showing a lot of promise in these early parts of the season, spoke to the club’s official media about the match ahead and how Real Madrid have been coping with the pressure early on, among other things.
Huijsen on Rayo and his defensive duties
The young centre-back was fully aware of the threat posed by Rayo and praised the opposition.
“We know that Rayo is a good team, and it’s a tough team to face, and we must give our all as we do in all matches to secure the three points, that’s the only thing that matters, and for the Bernabeu to be with us and for us all to be united,” he said.
He also detailed the defensive demands placed on him by the coaching staff led by Jose Mourinho.
“Well, what every coach asks of you: ferocity, intercepting balls, and winning one-on-one duels. He supports me a lot, and I think this helps me greatly, and defending together as a team,” he said.
On the team’s preparations for the fixture, Huijsen offered an insight into their training routine.
“We’re working on some tactics related to the opponent. And well, after that it depends on the day; we might play a mini-match among ourselves or not,” he added.
Huijsen on Mourinho and his fine form
The Spaniard was quick to credit Mourinho, with whom he previously worked at Roma, for his development and current level.
“We’ve known each other for a while, even though we spent a relatively short time together in Rome. He gave me the opportunity to make the real leap into professional football, and I’ll always be grateful to him for that,” Huijsen said.
Reflecting on his own performances, the defender was in confident mood, once again pointing to the influence of his coach and teammates.
“I think I’m in good shape. Well, I think I’m delivering a good level, and I believe that’s thanks to the coach too, as he keeps track of me and takes great care of me.”
“Well, I’m also doing my very best, and I think the teammates are supporting me too, and this is the perfect equation,” he added.
Finally, Huijsen explained how he manages his recovery amid a congested schedule.
“There are a lot of matches, so we need to recover well and stay focused on football, then you have to sleep well. And yes, on the days after the match, I also take a cold shower and a hot shower to recover better,” he concluded.
