Recent fixtures in European football have produced several notable statistical milestones across the continent’s top leagues. This report summarizes key individual and team achievements, focusing on quantifiable data and historical context.

Mohamed Salah Sets New Premier League Record

Mohamed Salah has reached 277 direct goal contributions (goals plus assists) for Liverpool in the Premier League. This surpasses Wayne Rooney’s previous record for the most direct goal involvements for a single club in the competition’s history. Salah’s output has been a significant factor in Liverpool’s performance since his arrival.

Kylian Mbappé Approaches Ronaldo’s Goal Record

Kylian Mbappé has scored 56 goals for Real Madrid in 2025, tying for the third-highest total in a calendar year in the club’s history. He is three goals short of Cristiano Ronaldo’s club record, set in 2013. Mbappé’s goals account for 55% of Real Madrid’s total this season, the highest individual share among players in Europe’s top five leagues.

Harry Kane Achieves 50 Goals in a Calendar Year

Harry Kane has scored 50 club goals in 2025, marking the first time he has reached this figure in a single calendar year. Kane’s contribution has been central to Bayern Munich’s campaign in the Bundesliga and other competitions.

Additional Statistical Highlights

• Hugo Ekitike scored the fastest Premier League goal of the season for Liverpool, at 46 seconds.
• Arsenal have scored 11 set-piece goals in the Premier League this season, the highest total in Europe’s top five leagues.
• Aston Villa have achieved a nine-game winning streak across all competitions, their longest in over 100 years.
• Barcelona have recorded seven consecutive league wins, the longest current streak in Europe’s top leagues. Raphinha has achieved seven multi-goal games for the club.
• Rodrygo ended a 27-game LaLiga goal drought by scoring in consecutive matches for Real Madrid.
• Bayern Munich’s 12-game home winning streak ended with a 2-2 draw against Mainz. Mainz is the first bottom-placed team in nearly 20 years to earn a point away at the league leaders.
• Fiorentina remain winless after 15 Serie A games and are at the bottom of the table.
• Davide Bartesaghi became the youngest Italian defender to score for AC Milan in Serie A since Paolo Maldini in 1988, at 19 years and 350 days old.

Rivalry and Streak Data

Sunderland have extended their unbeaten Premier League run against Newcastle to 10 games. Newcastle have now lost four consecutive away matches to Sunderland for the first time in club history. Wolves’ defeat to Arsenal marks their 20th consecutive Premier League game without a win, the longest such streak in the club’s history.

Conclusion

Current trends indicate ongoing competition for titles, European qualification, and avoidance of relegation, alongside the pursuit of individual and team records. The data from recent matches highlights the impact of key players and teams on the evolving statistical landscape of European football.