Mbappe's brace powered Madrid to beat Real Betis by 2-0

The 25-year-old French striker Kylian Mbappe finally opened his goal tap for Real Madrid in La Liga 2024/2025. Mbappe wrapped up a brace in a 2-0 win over Real Betis on Monday, 02 September 2024. The defending league winners faced Betis at the Santiago Bernabeu in match 4 of the Spanish League. The match was fierce, Betis fought back, but Madrid was still stronger and sealed the three crucial points against Betis. Following this win, Madrid moved to second in the league points table with eight points after 4 games.

This time, Los Blancos’ two goals were scored by Mbappe in the second half. The French striker scored the first goal in the 67th minute, then converted a penalty opportunity in the 75th minute. His first goal in the 67th minute felt like a thirst that was finally quenched but finally, he scored his first goal in the Spanish League. Mbappe's first goal in the league was crucial. The former PSG striker had been criticized and doubted because he had not scored a goal in the Spanish League after playing three matches.

Now, in his fourth match for the Whites, Mbappe has finally opened the scoring. Interestingly, Carlo Ancelotti said that the goal was never awaited. "He was never under pressure to score. He played well, like the other players, and he moved very well in the penalty box," said Ancelotti.

Carlos Ancelotti wanted to say that Mbappe's goal was important, but there was something more important than that. Madrid played as a team and moved as a team. "Everyone played well and Vinicius gave a penalty for Mbappe. Vini is not selfish and they, including Rodrygo, have a good relationship," continued Ancelotti.

"Scoring goals is important for Mbappe, but we assess the overall team performance which was better than the previous match," he concluded.