Kylian Mbappé Takes the Lead in Golden Shoe Race After Stunning Performance
Kylian Mbappé has surged ahead in the race for the prestigious Golden Shoe, scoring twice in Real Madrid’s recent victory over Real Sociedad. This performance propelled him to 31 goals for the season, giving him a total of 62 points in the Golden Shoe standings.
As the battle for Europe’s top goalscorer intensifies, Mbappé’s recent form has been nothing short of spectacular, with nine goals in his last five matches. His dominance on the pitch has solidified his position as a leading contender for the coveted award, which is given by European Sports Magazines.
In a surprising twist, Mohamed Salah has slipped to third place with 28 goals, totaling 56 points. The Liverpool forward still has a chance to reclaim the top spot, but he will need to score at least four goals in Liverpool’s final match against Crystal Palace on Sunday.
Viktor Gyökeres of Sporting Clube follows closely behind in second place, boasting 39 goals and a Golden Shoe score of 58.5, thanks to the Primeira Liga’s goal coefficient.
Harry Kane, currently in fourth with 52 points from 26 goals for Bayern Munich, has fallen out of contention for the top spot. However, several players, including Erling Haaland, Alexander Isak, Mateo Retegui, Robert Lewandowski, and Ante Budimir, still have one last opportunity to improve their standings as the Premier League and La Liga seasons draw to a close.
