In the wake of an early deficit thanks to an 8th-minute goal by Juan Foyth, Mbappé has willed Los Blancos into a first-half lead with a brace before the 30th-minute mark, which now puts him on 31 goals for the season across all competitions, eclipsing the great Ronaldo in the process.

Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe set a new record as he scored his 30th and 31st goals in the first half against Villarreal in the La Liga Clash.

Real Madrid named Kylian Mbappé in the starting lineup for Wednesday's Champions League round-of-16 second leg against Atlético Madrid, despite doubts about the forward's fitness.

Carlo Ancelotti's superstars have had to deal with some big defensive injuries, while Kylian Mbappe is starting to warm up after a slow start to life in Madrid. MORE - Barcelona 2

Real Madrid and French international Kylian Mbappe and his company always seek investment opportunities. The latest is regarding a popular French sport outside of soccer. Mbappe and his investment company,

Kylian Mbappé has invested in the France SailGP Team, the Real Madrid star confirmed on Friday. The France forward will own part of the French sailing team via his investment company Coalition Capital alongside the ACCOR group and other investors.