Real Madrid Coach: 'Mbappe is on track to become the second Ronaldo'

Coach Alvaro Arbeloa lavishly commends Kylian Mbappe, stating that the French talent is on the path of Cristiano Ronaldo and is capable of matching or exceeding the legendary Real Madrid figure.

Real Madrid continues to assert themselves as top contenders for this La Liga title with a convincing 2-0 victory over Valencia at the Mestalla stadium. This crucial three points keep the Royal Madrid side just one point behind Barcelona, while also boosting their morale ahead of the intense final stretch of the season.

After the match, Coach Alvaro Arbeloa praised his players’ fighting spirit and solidity. However, the focus of the press conference was not on the result or the gameplay, but rather on the special remarks from the 42-year-old coach about Kylian Mbappe, who is increasingly becoming central to Real Madrid’s style.

Arbeloa did not hesitate to compare Mbappe with Cristiano Ronaldo, the legend who once created a glorious era at the Bernabeu. “Kylian now hardly needs any more praise. We once thought we would never see a player like Cristiano again, but Mbappe is on that path,” Arbeloa emphasized. In his view, Mbappe is not just a big star but a player capable of deciding matches at the highest level, something that made Ronaldo’s brand so iconic at Real Madrid.

The Spanish strategist further asserted that Mbappe is currently the best player in the world. “He possesses all the qualities to follow in Cristiano’s footsteps and even surpass him. If anyone can do it, it’s Kylian,” Arbeloa added. This statement reflects the absolute confidence the Real Madrid coaching staff has in the French forward, not only for the present but also for the club’s long-term future.

At Mestalla, Mbappe once again demonstrated why there are such high expectations for him. Not only did he score, but the 1998-born player continuously troubled Valencia’s defense with his speed, skill, and intelligent movement. Mbappe’s presence made Real Madrid’s attacking play more direct, sharp, and unpredictable.

Being compared to Cristiano Ronaldo is always a huge pressure for any player who has worn the Real Madrid jersey. However, from what he has shown, Mbappe proves he has the courage to face those expectations. From Arbeloa’s perspective, Real Madrid has a star who can open a new chapter, continuing the legacy Ronaldo left at the Bernabeu and becoming the next icon of the Royal Club.