Real Madrid 2024-25 Season Review: Kylian Mbappé, I Didn’t Come Here for This…

2024-25 시즌, 레알 마드리드는 키리안 음바페를 영입하며 스페인과 유럽을 지배하겠다는 꿈을 안고 시작했습니다. 그러나 예상과 달리 주요 트로피 없이 시즌을 마감하게 되어 많은 팬들을 실망시켰습니다. 수비의 잦은 부상과 핵심 선수들의 기복 있는 활약, 그리고 엘 클래식에서의 연속 패배가 그 원인이었습니다. 이제 구체적인 방법을 아래에서 확인해보도록 하겠습니다.

 

In the 2024-25 season, Real Madrid, entering as defending champions and having signed Kylian Mbappe, dreamed of dominating both Spain and Europe, but ended the season without any major trophies. Frequent injuries in the defense, inconsistencies among key players, and a four-match losing streak in El Clasico led to disappointing results contrary to expectations.

Player of the Season: Kylian Mbappe

With 43 goals (in official matches) in his debut season, he set a new record for the most goals in a debut season in Real Madrid history.

La Liga top scorer, European Golden Shoe, and Pichichi Trophy winner.

Scored in all major competitions including the UEFA Super Cup, FIFA Intercontinental Cup, Spanish Super Cup, and Copa del Rey final.

Scored 28 goals in the league alone, breaking Di Stefano’s record that stood for 51 years.

Best Match: Real Madrid 3–1 Manchester City

Displayed a masterclass against Manchester City in the second leg of the Champions League playoffs, showcasing the best performance of the season.

Best Signing: Kylian Mbappe

Mbappe became the second player to score in six different competitions in a single season, leading Real’s attack while setting a record for most goals in a debut season.

Biggest Disappointment: Rodrygo

 

Finished with 14 goals and 10 assists in 51 official matches, but experienced a sharp decline with only 1 goal in the last 22 matches of the season.

Lacked presence in crucial moments such as the Champions League quarterfinals (against Arsenal) and the Copa del Rey final (against Barcelona).

With increased competition from Mbappe, Vinicius, and Bellingham, transfer rumors began to surface.

Reasons for Underperformance

Chain injuries in the defense: A serious loss of strength with all four starting center-backs missing until the end of the season.

Four consecutive losses in El Clasico: Lost all matches against Barcelona, falling behind in league and cup competitions.

Critical drop in performance: Crumbled in crucial moments, including a 0-3 defeat against Arsenal in the Champions League quarterfinals.

Conclusion

Kylian Mbappe’s individual records and performance in his debut season were exceptional, but Real Madrid missed out on all major trophies including La Liga, the Champions League, and the Copa del Rey, finishing without any titles. The injuries in defense, underperformance of key players, and falling behind in competition against Barcelona made this a painful season.