​Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has expressed confidence that Kylian Mbappé possesses the potential to emulate Cristiano Ronaldo's legendary status at the club. Following Mbappé's hat-trick in a 3-1 victory over Manchester City, Ancelotti remarked, "He has the quality to reach his numbers, but he has to work, because Cristiano set the bar very high." ​

Ancelotti emphasized that while Mbappé's individual brilliance is evident, the team's success is built on collective effort. He stated, "We have many players who make a difference... with their collective work above their individual quality which is remarkable." ​

Mbappé himself has prioritized team achievements over personal accolades, noting, "I don't care about being the leading scorer... all I want is to win titles." ​

In his debut season with Real Madrid, Mbappé has matched Cristiano Ronaldo's record by scoring 33 goals, underscoring his significant impact on the team's performance.