Kylian Mbappé ended his scoring drought in the Spanish league with two goals in less than 10 minutes, propelling Real Madrid to a decisive 2-0 victory over Real Betis on Sunday.
As Madrid’s most significant signing in years, Mbappé had previously netted once during the UEFA Super Cup final against Atalanta. However, he had been searching for his first league goal after three matches without scoring.
He broke the deadlock at the Santiago Bernabeu with a precise left-footed shot from inside the box, following a clever backheel pass from Federico Valverde in the 67th minute. Just eight minutes later, Mbappé converted a penalty kick after Vinicius Junior was fouled, solidifying the win.
This victory was crucial for Madrid, who had drawn two of their first three matches, with their only win coming against Valladolid. The result brought them four points closer to Barcelona, the only team with a perfect record after four matches this season.
Real Betis, on the other hand, continued to struggle, remaining winless after three matches, with coach Manuel Pellegrini’s side drawing their first two games.
Among the players on the pitch was Vitor Roque, a promising Brazilian forward who came off the bench for Betis while on loan from Barcelona, adding an intriguing subplot to the match.
Real Madrid’s defensive prowess shone through as they have not conceded a goal in their last five league matches at the Bernabeu, a feat not achieved since 1996.
With this victory, Madrid extended their impressive home record to 26 league matches without a loss, boasting 22 wins and four draws under the guidance of coach Carlo Ancelotti.
Despite the win, Madrid’s five points from three matches mark their worst start since the 2019-20 season, when they eventually lifted the league trophy.
Sevilla continues to struggle
Sevilla faced a disappointing 2-0 defeat at home against Girona, leaving them winless after four matches.
Iván Martin and Abel Ruiz found the back of the net for Girona, who have now secured two consecutive victories and are set to face Barcelona in the upcoming Catalan derby.
Sevilla had previously drawn two of their first three matches, both away from home, but suffered a loss to Villarreal in their last outing.
Other results
Meanwhile, Getafe, still in search of their first win, played to a goalless draw against Real Sociedad at home. Las Palmas, also without a victory, fell 2-0 to Alaves. Osasuna managed a thrilling 3-2 win over Celta Vigo, who had started the season strong but now finds themselves on a two-match losing streak.
