Real Madrid's recent victory over Rayo Vallecano was not merely three points added to their account; it was an official declaration that "Los Blancos" are close to breaking all the records related to penalty kicks in the history of La Liga.
The "100th Minute" Kick Ignites Controversy
In a breathtaking match against Rayo Vallecano, Real Madrid needed a referee's whistle in the dying moments to break the deadlock. A penalty awarded to the team, which was scored by French star Kylian Mbappé in the 100th minute amid heated protests from Vallecano players, granted Real Madrid a precious victory (2-1) in a match that saw the expulsion of Rayo's duo Pathe Ciss and Bebé Chavarria.
Real Madrid, the King of Earning Penalty Kicks with a Record Number
Statistics indicate an exceptional reality this season; in just 22 matches, Real Madrid has succeeded in earning 11 penalty kicks, which equals their record set in the seasons of (2019-2020) and (2024-2025).
Analysis of Real Madrid's "Penalty Symphony" This Season:
A frightening rate: the team earns approximately one penalty every two matches.
Decisive Points: These penalties have directly contributed to securing 7 crucial points, without which the competition for the title would have looked completely different.
Victims of Real Madrid's penalty kicks include top Liga teams, from Barcelona and Valencia to Sevilla, and even Osasuna, whom Mbappé began scoring against from the penalty spot in the first round.
Real Madrid Approaches Breaking Its Record
With 16 full matches left in the league schedule, breaking the record seems not just a possibility but a matter of time. If the team continues at the same rate, they could end the season with more than 18 penalty kicks, a number unprecedented in the modern history of La Liga.
Between their aggressive attacking performance which forces opponents to make mistakes, and the controversial referee whistles in the competitors' locker rooms, Real Madrid remains the undisputed "King" of the penalty area this season amidst skepticism from competitors about referee bias favoring them.
