Mbappe finally scores as Madrid seal victory over Betis

Real Madrid returned to winning ways as they saw of Real Betis to claim their second win in four games.

Los Blancos heads into the international break after defeating Betis 2-0, courtesy of Kylian Mbappe’s second half double.

Mbappe opened his LaLiga account with a brace to fire Real Madrid win over Real Betis, after failing to score in the first three league games.

Madrid started the first half with frustration as they failed to hit the back of the net. Vinicius Junior had an effort struck against the post as Mbappe also got close but could not get on target.

The France captain finally ramped up the atmosphere, netting his first league goal for Real Madrid. He smartly reacted to a Federico Valverde’s brilliant flick to power home in the 67th minute.

He made it 2-0 eight minutes later from the penalty spot to to wrap up victory at Santiago Bernabeu. Vinicius Jr won the spot-kick but gave it to his to his team-mate, who made no mistake to clinch all three points for the hosts.

The Frenchman was delighted at the win and his goal breakthrough. “Hello Madridistas, we’re here at the Bernabéu. Very happy for the win and the two goals. Hala Madrid!”, he said after the game.

“I want to score many more goals for this club. The people love me so much, even when I don’t score. The fans supported me even when I didn’t score, I feel grateful”, he added.

Prior to the game, manager Carlo Ancelotti had insisted he was not worried about Mbappe’s mini goal drought.

“Mbappé is playing very well even if he hasn’t scored yet. His influence creates danger. Him settling in here is not a problem,’ Ancelotti told a press conference ahead of  Real Betis game.

“For me Vinícius and Mbappé are teaming up well, the offensive work is being done very well. It hasn’t been a problem because we’ve scored goals in every game. With time, they will team up better, not just Viní with Mbappé, but Mbappé with the midfielders as well. Offensively we don’t have a problem. We haven’t had it these years and we’re not going to have it now that we have the best strikers in the world”, he added.

Los Blancos remain unbeaten so far in 2024/25, with two wins and two draws, as they trail league leaders Barcelona by four points.

Real Madrid will return to action at Real Sociedad on September 14, after the international break.