Mbappé Dominates LaLiga with Historic Pace as Álvarez Tries to Close the Gap

Published on January 07, 2026 | Translated from Spanish
Kylian Mbappé celebrating a goal with Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu while Julián Álvarez watches from afar in a digital montage

Mbappé Dominates LaLiga with Historic Pace as Álvarez Tries to Close the Gap

The Frenchman Kylian Mbappé continues his goal-scoring exhibition with Real Madrid, signing his third double in just five league matchdays and solidifying his position as the top scorer in the competition. With a streak of eight consecutive games scoring, the forward has accumulated 13 goals in 11 matches, demonstrating an immediate adaptation to Spanish football that leaves everyone speechless ⚽🔥

Álvarez's Insufficient Response

While the Madrid player widens his lead, Julián Álvarez from Atlético de Madrid managed to score against Sevilla, reaching his seventh goal of the season. However, the Argentine fails to close the significant six-goal gap that separates him from the Frenchman in the race for the Pichichi trophy, maintaining a gap that seems to widen matchday after matchday.

Season Highlights:
  • Mbappé: 13 goals in 11 matches (1.18 per match)
  • Álvarez: 7 goals in 12 matches (0.58 per match)
  • Current difference: 6 goals in favor of the Frenchman
"It seems Mbappé has decided that the Pichichi is not a race but a solitary stroll" - Sports analysis

Historic Pace in LaLiga

The scoring consistency of the Gallic forward is setting historic precedents in the competition, with records that evoke the best seasons of Madrid legends. His ability to maintain exceptional performance week after week consolidates him as the absolute favorite for the top scorer trophy, especially considering he leads his closest pursuer by six goals after just 11 matches.

Factors of Mbappé's Dominance:
  • Immediate adaptation to Spanish football
  • Exceptional scoring regularity
  • Ability for consecutive doubles

Perspectives on the Goal-Scoring Race

The rest of the forwards try to follow the Frenchman's wake without noticeable success, while Mbappé seems to have transformed what is normally a tight race for the Pichichi into an unprecedented individual exhibition in recent times. With almost half the season left to play, the Madrid player has set a pace that, if maintained, could culminate in one of the most outstanding goal-scoring records in recent years in LaLiga 🏆💫