'Mbappe is going to smash those records': Real Madrid's Carlo Ancelotti wishes Kylian to attain Cristiano Ronaldo's legacy; fans react

After a quiet start to his stint at Real Madrid, Kylian Mbappe, over time, has proved himself with his excellent performances, one after the other. Well, it seems Carlo Ancelotti is very much impressed by Mbappe's performance, as he compares the 26-year-old French footballer to Cristiano Ronaldo in a recent press conference.

According to Ancelotti, Kylian Mbappe can reach Cristiano Ronaldo's heights at Real Madrid and 'has the possibility' to match the Portuguese icon's legacy at Los Blancos after Mbappe equalled Ronaldo's goal tally in his debut season at the club.

In a press conference on Monday, upon being asked if Mbappe could go on to become the best player in history, Ancelotti said, "It's difficult to compare different players."

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Carlo Ancelotti's views on Kylian Mbappe and Cristiano Ronaldo

The 40-year-old Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has been a part of Real Madrid's legacy and will always be remembered as one of the great icons throughout his club's history. But it seems someone is on an equal par with him.

Additionally, Ancelotti believes that Mbapp¨¦ can achieve what Cristiano Ronaldo achieved. "What I can hope for is that Mbapp¨¦ can achieve what Cristiano Ronaldo achieved at Real Madrid. I think he has the possibility to do it. If he does that, he'll be a legend at Real Madrid like Cristiano Ronaldo is," he said in the press conference.

Carlo Ancelotti with Mbapp¨¦ ? pic.twitter.com/SVaHNBW85l

¡ª Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) March 29, 2025

Kylian Mbapp¨¦ vs. Cristiano Ronaldo

If we look at the stats, Kylian Mbappe signed with Madrid last year in 2024 and secured 33 goals this summer, and this has helped him come close to the mark of Cristiano Ronaldo's tally during his debut campaign in Spanish football in 2009/10.

Fans react to the comparison between Kylian Mbapp¨¦ vs. Cristiano Ronaldo

As soon as the video of the press conference surfaced on social media, netizens took to their X (formerly called Twitter) to share their views on the same.

One mentioned, "This quality is no where to be found against Barcelona."

???? Ancelotti: ¡°I wish Mbapp¨¦ to match Cristiano¡¯s numbers at Real Madrid for long time, of course¡±.

¡°He has the quality to make it happen, I hope so as he¡¯d become a legend of this club. Kylian can do it¡±. pic.twitter.com/QwqUX8dyf3

¡ª Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) March 31, 2025

While another said, "If Madrid will keep paying referees, why not."

If Madrid will keep paying referees, why not.

¡ª Asexual Doctor (@Choji_ES) March 31, 2025

An Mbappe fans said, "Mbappe gonna smash those records, bet the house on it ?"

Mbappe gonna smash those records, bet the house on it ?

¡ª skrptd (@iamskrptd) March 31, 2025

"Cristiano Ronaldo was able to play into his late thirties after losing his blistering pace. He adapted his game and even his position. Mbapp¨¦ is an outstanding footballer, but only time will tell if he can adapt his game when the time comes," another added.

Cristiano Ronaldo was able to play into his late thirties after losing his blistering pace. He adapted his game, and even his position.

Mbapp¨¦ is an outstanding footballer, but only time will tell if he can adapt his game when the time comes.

¡ª Ian Noakes (@IanDavidNoakes) March 31, 2025

"He truly has the quality to be an even better player than he already is."

One suggested, "He could truly match it with a little bit of time. But he¡¯ll need to improve his training."

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