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Mbappé two goals short of 100 for Real Madrid

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Kylian Mbappé is two goals away from his 100th for Real Madrid ahead of the Clásico against FC Barcelona on 25 October 2026. The French striker has scored 12 goals in 12 matches this season, according to figures reported by La Nouvelle Tribune.

Kylian Mbappé, the French striker for Real Madrid, is two goals short of reaching 100 for the Spanish club ahead of the La Liga Clásico against FC Barcelona, scheduled for Sunday 25 October 2026. He has scored 98 goals in a Real Madrid shirt, according to La Nouvelle Tribune.

Mbappé could reach the milestone on matchday 10 of the league at Camp Nou if he scores a brace. He scored on Wednesday 21 October against RB Leipzig, in Real Madrid’s 4-1 Champions League victory. Arda Güler and Yan Diomande also scored in the match, after Bernardo Silva opened the scoring.

The French striker scored in the 83rd minute against Leipzig. He had also scored 12 goals in 12 matches this season, according to figures reported ahead of the Clásico. Real Madrid beat Leipzig 4-1 on the third matchday of the Champions League.

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