Real Madrid closed out their season on Saturday at the Santiago Bernabéu against Real Sociedad. The emotional farewells of Carlo Ancelotti and Luka Modrić took center stage, but there was still one major objective left on the pitch — and Kylian Mbappé delivered. With help from Vinicius Jr., he achieved his personal goal, further confirming that this duo may become the perfect attacking partnership under Xabi Alonso’s management.
Mbappé Finishes the Season on Top: LaLiga’s Top Scorer and Golden Boot Winner
With his brace on Saturday, Mbappé officially secured the Pichichi Trophy as LaLiga’s top scorer and locked up the European Golden Boot, which was confirmed on Sunday.
Heading into the final match, the French striker already had a 4-goal lead over Robert Lewandowski — a margin that grew to 6 after his two goals against Real Sociedad. Lewandowski also scored twice in San Mamés, but it wasn’t enough to close the gap.
The Golden Boot race was practically sealed Saturday. Viktor Gyökeres ended his season with an impressive 39 goals in Portugal. However, because Portuguese league goals are weighted at 1.5 points each (versus 2.0 in Spain), his total came to 58.5 points. Mbappé, with 31 LaLiga goals, reached 62 points — enough to stay ahead of Mohamed Salah, who added one goal on Sunday to reach 58 points total. In the end, the Real Madrid No. 9 kept the crown.
A Quiet Season for Vinicius — But Contract Talks Move Forward
Vinicius Jr. had one of his most underwhelming seasons since arriving at Real Madrid. The Brazilian lost both prominence and influence this year, gaining more attention for his controversies and teammate criticism than for his goals or playmaking. His defensive effort has been under scrutiny — and it’s shown.
In recent months, there have been rumors of massive offers from Saudi Arabia, which many believe Vinicius’ camp used to gain leverage during contract negotiations. The winger is reportedly demanding €30 million net per season, aiming to become the highest-paid player in the squad — a number Real Madrid has been unwilling to meet.
Still, reports suggest the two sides are nearing an agreement, possibly settling on a figure somewhere in the middle. A new deal could be finalized in the coming weeks.
Vinicius Leads Real Madrid in Assists to Mbappé
Despite the low-key season, there’s one area where Vinicius continues to shine: linking up with Mbappé.
The Brazilian is currently the top assist provider for Kylian Mbappé, with six assists, including one this past weekend — a brilliant near-post finish with Mbappé’s left foot after Vini’s setup from a tight angle.
Trailing closely are Jude Bellingham and Rodrygo, both with five assists. Luka Modrić, who had his own farewell on Saturday, follows with three. Fede Valverde and Dani Ceballos have two apiece, and Arda Güler rounds out the list with one assist, registered in the match against Celta de Vigo.