Real Madrid head into the international break on the back of a vital 2-0 La Liga win over Real Betis via Kylian Mbappe’s first league goals for the club.
2024/2025 La Liga
2-0
Match Report
Los Blancos remain unbeaten so far in 2024/25, with two wins and two draws, as they trail league leaders Barcelona by four points.
Despite struggling to hit their stride in the opening weeks of the league campaign, Mbappe’s intervention breaks some of the tension, amid huge focus on the France captain.
After failing to score in the first three league games of a season, for the first time in his career, Mbappe tipped the balance late on in the Spanish capital.
There was some voices of frustration amongst the home fans as Vinicius Junior’s effort against the post was closest either team came in the first hour.
That only served to ramp up the atmosphere as Mbappe reacted smartly to stab home Federico Valverde’s brilliant flick.
With the shackles released, Mbappe stepped up to slot home from the penalty spot, to wrap up victory for the hosts.
Mbappe will now head off on international duty with France before returning for Real Madrid action at Real Sociedad on September 14.
Match Events
0' The match is about to start!
2' Courtois kick the ball out, almost stealed
6' Attempt stopped! Mbappe try to shot as Carvajal assisted
9' CLOSE! Ezzalzouli's header just wide out, huge chance for Betis
20' Militao CLOSE! His header from Rodrygo’s corner is well saved
22' Mbappe shot as Vinicius Jr assisted but his shot is saved
24' Mbappé’s shot goes wide from a tight angle. Good idea from Valverde
28' Attempt stopped! Rodrygo assisted to Mbappe after long run but stopped
34' Mbappe's right foot shot blocked, assisted from Vini Jr
37' BLOCKED! Mbappe right foot shot stopped after brilliant take-on
45' Incredible assist by Carvajal, but the ball was kicked out
48' Rodrygo’s left foot shot goes wide from a difficult angle
50' Vinicius Jr’s shot hits the post & Mbappé shot goes over. Offside given after
52' Suspected hand ball but ref didn't whistle
57' Vitor Roque is SUBBED ON and makes his debut for Betis
58' Ceballos tripped down in the box but no penalty
67' Finally! Mbappe opens his scoring sheet at Bernabeu! Real Madrid 1-0 Betis
75' Two for Mbappe! Penalty helps hosts to extend the lead! Real Madrid 2-0 Betis
84' Highlight from Real Madrid vs Betis
Line-ups
Real Madrid XI: Courtois, Carvajal, Rudiger, F Mendy, Ceballos, Mbappe, Valverde, Militao, Aurélien Tchouaméni, Vinicius, Rodrygo
Subs: Modric, Vazquez, Brahim, Andriy Lunin, Fran García, Arda Güler, Endrick, Fran González, Jacobo Ramón
Betis XI: Carvalho, Sabaly, Rui Silva, D.Llorente, Perraud, Roca, Ruibal, Fornals, Rodri Sánchez, Abde Ezzalzouli, Natan
Subs: Adrian, Rodriguez, Juanmi, Chimy Ávila, Bellerin, Fran Vieites, Losada, Johnny Cardoso, Lucas Alcázar, Sergi Altimira, Vitor Roque, Assane Diao