JAKARTA - Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe scored a record goal that matched the achievement of the legend, Cristiano Ronaldo when defeating Sevilla 2-0. Mbappe also celebrated by imitating Ronaldo's 'siuuu' style. Ronaldo's response?
Mbappe scored Madrid's second goal from the penalty spot in a Spanish La Liga match at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, Sunday, December 21, 2025 early morning WIB. Previously Madrid had taken the lead through Jude Bellingham's header.
The goal makes Mbappe recorded 59 times breaking the opponent's goal throughout the calendar year, from January to December 2025.
The goal was the same as Ronaldo had done in 2013. When celebrating the goal, Mbappe imitated the 'siuuu' style popularized by Ronaldo when he was still playing in Madrid.
It was unexpected when he celebrated the goal by jumping and spinning. When he landed, the former Manchester United star spread his hands to the side and his feet were wide open while shouting 'siuuu'.
From Spanish, that is 'si' which means 'yes'. The call 'Siuuu' was then followed by supporters whenever Ronaldo scored a goal and celebrated it.
A movement that is simple but can be global. Those who score goals and celebrate by imitating Ronaldo. Even athletes from other branches have ever done 'siuuu'.
And, Mbappe specifically celebrated when he equalled Ronaldo's goal record. Interestingly, Mbappe only equalled and could not break the record this year because he failed to add goals.
The reason is that the match against Sevilla is the last in 2025 because the Spanish league enters the Christmas and New Year holidays.
Madrid only returned to action on January 4, 2026, in the early hours of WIB when they hosted Real Betis. Furthermore, Los Blancos welcomed Atletico Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup or Supercopa de Espana.
Ronaldo himself gave his appreciation and congratulated Mbappe for managing to score a goal record.
Ronaldo's words, who is now playing at the Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr, were delivered on Mbappe's Instagram, who uploaded the celebration 'siuuu'.
Mbappe said the goal was dedicated to Ronaldo. The former Paris Saint-Germain star also has his own style, namely hugging when celebrating a goal.
"[The goal] is for him. I usually have my own style. But this time I want to share it with him. Moreover, he is my idol since childhood. And I have a close relationship with him. Now we are friends," said Mbappe.
"I also want to say hello to Cristiano and all Real Madrid fans. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year," he said.
Responding to the record goal, Mbappe admitted he was satisfied. But most importantly, the goal also helped Madrid win.
"The record is obviously impressive. I'm also happy to score for Real Madrid and win the game," he said again.
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