Kylian Mbappé has refused to get swept up in the admiration surrounding Barcelona’s historical start to the season, reminding observers that the campaign remains in its early stages and that true judgment will come at its conclusion.
Speaking to Diario AS, the Real Madrid star addressed his rivals’ explosive start after Hansi Flick’s side secured a perfect record through the opening six rounds of La Liga.
“That is good for them,” Mbappé remarked regarding Barcelona’s results.
The France international added: “They have won their matches, but we are still at the beginning of the season.”
He continued: “I don’t like talking about other teams because I am not there and I don’t know what they are doing.”
While Mbappé maintained a calm demeanor, Barcelona’s underlying numbers command attention. The Blaugrana have collected a maximum of 18 points from 6 wins, scoring 28 goals while conceding just 6—generating an impressive +22 goal difference.
Additionally, Barcelona has put together a 7-match winning streak across all competitions, netting 33 goals to mark the finest start to a season in club history, eclipsing their previous benchmark of 6 consecutive opening wins.
In contrast, Real Madrid occupies second place with 15 points, having recorded 5 wins alongside a defeat against Real Betis, scoring 17 goals and conceding 6.
Not all victories for José Mourinho’s side have proven convincing—requiring a hard-fought 3–2 win to edge past Elche. Nevertheless, Mbappé has maintained his individual attacking output, topping the La Liga scoring charts with 7 goals.
Mbappé will have his opportunity to respond on the pitch when Real Madrid visits Barcelona at 21:00 on October 25 for Matchday 10—the season’s first El Clásico at Spotify Camp Nou, where it will become clear who gets the final say.
