2024-09-02 17:08:15
Published: 09:43, 2 September 2024 Updated: 10:03, 2 September 2024
Ever since Kylian Mbappe arrived at Real Madrid, fans’ expectations have been sky high. However, the French star could not meet that in the first few matches. Mbappe finally lit up. Along with that, after losing points in two consecutive matches, Real also got fired up. In the league match, they won 2-0 against Real Betis thanks to Mbappe’s brace.
On Sunday night (September 1), Betis was ahead in attack at the beginning of the match at Real’s home ground, Santiago Bernabeu. Betis terrorized their defense three times in the first 10 minutes. But did not get a goal. Real got their first significant chance in the 20th minute. Eder Militao’s header was saved by goalkeeper Rui Silva from Rodrigo’s corner.
Mbappe attacked after four minutes. Federico Valverde’s pass in the box, the French star could not keep the shot on target. Mbappe failed to capitalize on two good chances before the break. Both teams went into the break with a scoreless draw.
In the second half, Real continued to attack with all their might. In the 50th minute, Vinicius’ shot hit the foot of a Betis defender and hit the post. Mbappe blasted the return ball from outside the six-yard box.
Mbappe finally broke the ‘deadlock’ in the 67th minute. Rodrigo found Valverde outside the box after avoiding two opponents on the left. After receiving a backheel flick from this Uruguayan footballer, Mbappe went in quickly and did the rest easily.
Real got excited after getting the goal. Mbappe doubled the gap with a successful spot kick in the 75th minute. When Vinicius, who entered the box with the ball, was dropped by the Betis goalkeeper, the referee whistled a penalty with the help of VAR. The French star led the team from the spot kick.
In this victory, Real has won two matches in 4 matches and 8 points in a draw. Atlético Madrid and Villarreal are in the next two places behind on goal difference with their equal points. Barcelona is the only team that has won the first four matches in the tournament and is on top with 12 points.
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