Real Madrid secured a crucial 2-0 victory over Real Betis at the Santiago Bernabéu on Saturday, with Kylian Mbappé finally breaking his La Liga goal drought by scoring both goals. The French superstar opened the scoring in the 67th minute with a clever finish after a brilliant assist from Federico Valverde. Mbappé then sealed the win from the penalty spot in the 75th minute after Vinícius Júnior was fouled in the box.This victory marks Real Madrid’s second win at the Bernabéu this season and extends their unbeaten streak in La Liga to an impressive 36 matches. The win moves Los Blancos to second place in the league table with 8 points, though they still trail leaders Barcelona by four points.Despite the positive result, Real Madrid’s performance, particularly in the first half, drew criticism for its lack of intensity and consistency. Coach Carlo Ancelotti acknowledged the team’s struggles, stating, ‘It’s not enough, it’s not enough, we need to do better’. However, he praised the team’s second-half turnaround, which ultimately secured the victory.For Mbappé, who had faced criticism for his performances since joining the club, this double strike was a much-needed boost. After the match, the French forward expressed his joy, saying, ‘It was a great moment. I was hoping to score in this legendary stadium, the best in the world, but the most important thing is the win’.As Real Madrid heads into the international break, they will look to build on this victory and address their consistency issues. Their next challenge in La Liga will be an away fixture against Real Sociedad on September 14.
Key points
- Kylian Mbappé scored his first two goals in La Liga, leading Real Madrid to a 2-0 victory over Real Betis.
- Real Madrid moves to second place in La Liga with 8 points, four behind leaders Barcelona.
- Despite the win, Real Madrid’s performance, especially in the first half, was criticized for lack of intensity and consistency.
- The victory extends Real Madrid’s unbeaten streak in La Liga to 36 matches.
Contradictions👾There are slight discrepancies in the reported timing of Mbappé’s first goal, with some sources stating it occurred in the 67th minute, while others report it as the 65th or 70th minute.
