Kylian Mbappé Heats Up Race for La Liga Pichichi as Real Madrid Triumphs
In a thrilling comeback, Real Madrid defeated Celta de Vigo 3-2 in La Liga on Sunday, with Kylian Mbappé scoring a crucial brace. The Frenchman is now within striking distance of the league’s top scorer, Robert Lewandowski, making the title race for the Pichichi Trophy more intriguing than ever.
“El francés marcó un doblete en el triunfo 3-2 y llegó a 24 goles en su primera temporada con la Casa Blanca. ‘Kiki’ ha demostrado que su capacidad goleadora está intacta a pesar del bajón que tuvo en la campaña anterior.”
— Unnamed Source, diez.hn
Mbappé Closes Gap on Lewandowski
Mbappé’s performance has significantly reduced the gap between him and Lewandowski, who is currently top of the scoring charts with 25 goals but has been sidelined with an injury. The Frenchman now has 24 goals and looks determined to wrestle the Pichichi Trophy away from the Polish striker.
Table of Contenders
Here’s a breakdown of the top contenders for the Pichichi Trophy:
- Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona) – 25 goals
- Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid) – 24 goals
- Ante Budimir (Osasuna) – 18 goals
- Raphinha (Barcelona) – 16 goals
- Ayoze Pérez (Villarreal) – 16 goals
Can Mbappé Catch Lewandowski?
With Lewandowski’s injury and Mbappé’s scoring form, the Pichichi Trophy race is tighter than ever. Mbappé has proven that he can still be a dominant goalscorer despite facing challenges in his debut season at Real Madrid. As the season hurtles towards the finish line, expect a nail-biting battle for the top spot.
Did You Know?
The Pichichi Trophy has been awarded annually to the top goalscorer in La Liga since the 1953–54 season.Leo Messi holds the record for most Pichichi Trophies, with a total of eight.
247Sports.News will keep you updated on the thrilling race for the 2024-25 Pichichi Trophy.