In fine form with Real Madrid, Mbappé named La Liga player of the month ahead of Yamal

Mbappé scored 4 goals in 3 La Liga matches in October, earning his second player-of-the-month award ahead of Barcelona's Yamal.

Kylian Mbappé has been named La Liga's player of the month for October, the second time he has received the honour after winning it in October 2025. The Real Madrid forward was in outstanding form during the month, scoring four goals in three league matches, including a brace against Sevilla on 18 October and both goals in the 2–1 Clásico victory at Barcelona.

Mbappé finished ahead of four other finalists: Barcelona's Lamine Yamal, Atlético Madrid's Alejandro Grimaldo, Real Sociedad's Gonçalo Guedes, and Elche's Matías Dituro. The award comes as Real Madrid continues to dominate Spanish football, with manager José Mourinho also named October's coach of the month.

The 26-year-old has been prolific this season, with 13 goals and 2 assists in 12 La Liga matches, plus 4 goals and 1 assist in 4 Champions League games. The individual honour may provide some consolation after Mbappé finished second in the Ballon d'Or voting behind England's Harry Kane, despite winning the Golden Boot at the World Cup, Champions League, and La Liga.