Kylian Mbappé scored his first La Liga goal in a 2-0 win over Real Betis
Los Blancos struggled to create before the French leader finished in the 67th minute.
Kylian Mbappé’s first two goals in La Liga helped Real Madrid secure a much-needed victory over Real Betis on Sunday evening.
Los Blancos fell behind Barcelona in the title race after losing two of their first three games, but the French captain’s run was finished in the 67th minute before converting a penalty after goalkeeper Rui Silva brought down Vinicius Junior. The result allows Real to move up to second place, four points behind Clasico leader Barça.
Progress of the game
A quiet start to the game finally came to life when Betis goalkeeper Silva was forced to make a great save. Rodrygo’s corner was headed towards Eder Militao, whose dangerous header headed towards goal before Silva cleared the ball away.
Madrid’s attack continued to falter, with Vinicius and Mbappé often looking to attack from similar areas, but there were also moments of good connection between the two world-class players. Mbappé broke through two defenders before finding Vinicius and running into the box himself, although the 25-year-old was unable to clear the cross.
Rodrygo was involved in another missed shot for Madrid, heading towards the goal line before seeing his shot just wide of the post before half-time. Mbappé sent a shot off the bar just eight yards into the second half, but he saved himself trouble by becoming Real’s winning goal as he scored his first two La Liga goals.
The opener eventually arrived in the 67th minute thanks to Federico Valverde’s superb backhand. This brilliant move allowed Mbappé to break free and finish with confidence, sending the Bernabéu into raptures.
Substitute Brahim Diaz was involved in the first goal and converted for the second goal. The Moroccan international ran into midfield and served to Vinicius who raced towards goal, touched the ball past Silva and fell. The incident was initially ruled for offside, but the video assistant referee quickly awarded a penalty. Mbappé tried his best, unlike last time against Las Palmas when Vinicius got a penalty, but the final result was the same as the summer worker scored the second goal of the evening to take the three points.
Real Madrid Vs. Real Betis (4-2-3-1)
GK: Thibaut Courtois – 7/10 :
He doesn’t save a lot but he must always pay attention and do well to get his clean sheet.
RB: Dani Carvajal – 5/10 :
Didn’t have a good night against Abde Ezzalzouli and got a yellow card.
CB: Eder Militao – 7/10:
He looks like a dangerous attacking third from the sheet, but he does his job well at the other end of the pitch, using his body every time Betis tried to attack him to surprise or surprise Rudiger.
DC: Antonio Rudiger – 7/10:
Rarely came out of a duel on the losing side, keeping Madrid locked in Betis’ half.
LB: Ferland Mendy – 7/10:
He did not leave the duel on the floor and made three.
CM: Federico Valverde – 7/10:
He provided a fantastic assist for Mbappé’s opening goal and, as always, he never stopped running.
CM: Aurelien Tchouameni – 6/10:
He was always there to recover lost balls in midfield and defend Militao and Rudiger with good wins in the air.
AD: Rodrygo – 7/10:
He has a dangerous short run and runs the ball dangerously, although no scoring opportunities come his way.
AM: Dani Ceballos – 6/10:
Having had an amazing start, Ceballos was clean and good without giving up too many chances on both ends.
AG: Vinicius Junior – 8/10:
His relentless pace was a thorn in Betis’ back, which eventually gave Real a 2-0 lead, which Mbappé could have done.
AT: Kylian Mbappé – 9/10:
Scored his first in La Liga with a smart finish past Valverde before converting his penalty. He will play a lot in the first division before he leaves Spain.
Agents
REMARKS: Brahim Diaz (65′ for Ceballos) – 7/10
REMARKS: Fran Garcia (66′ for Mendy) – 6/10
Substitution: Luka Modric (85′ for Mbappe) – N/A
Substitution: Endrick (89′ for Rodrygo) – N/A
Subs: Andriy Lunin (GK), Arda Guler, Endrick, Lucas Vazquez, Fran Gonzalez, Jacobo Ramon.
Manager
Carlo Ancelotti – 6/10:
Looks like he’ll figure out how to get the best out of Vinicius and Mbappe seeing as they don’t play in the same place, but a win is a win and Ancelotti will be happy with it. and for now.
