Kylian Mbappe Scores First La Liga Goals in Real Madrid’s 2-0 Victory Over Real Betis

Kylian Mbappe finally found his scoring touch in La Liga, netting his first goals for Real Madrid as they secured a 2-0 win over Real Betis on Sunday. The French superstar, who had struggled to find the back of the net in Madrid’s opening three league matches, struck twice in quick succession during the second half to propel Los Blancos to victory.

Mbappe’s first goal came in the 67th minute, following a moment of brilliance from teammate Federico Valverde. The Uruguayan’s exquisite flick set up Mbappe, who calmly slotted the ball past Betis goalkeeper Rui Silva, breaking his La Liga duck in style. Just eight minutes later, Mbappe doubled Madrid’s lead from the penalty spot after Silva brought down Vinicius Junior in the box. The penalty was awarded after a VAR review overturned the original offside call, and Mbappe made no mistake, confidently converting to seal the win.

Vinicius Junior was a standout performer in Madrid’s rejuvenated second-half display. The Brazilian winger was a constant threat, coming close to scoring himself when his deflected shot hit the woodwork. Despite Betis looking bright in the first half, they struggled to contain Madrid after the break and failed to mount a serious challenge following Mbappe’s double.

Earlier in the match, Betis had an opportunity to take the lead through Abde Ezzalzouli, but his header went over the bar. Madrid responded with chances of their own, with Eder Militao coming close before Mbappe’s flurry of goals turned the tide in their favor.

Carlo Ancelotti’s half-time team talk seemed to have sparked a much-needed response from his players, as Madrid came out with renewed intensity in the second half. Vinicius’ deflected shot that hit the post and Mbappe’s subsequent miss on the rebound were early signs of the pressure Madrid was beginning to apply.

With this win, Real Madrid closed the gap on La Liga leaders Barcelona to four points, keeping the title race alive. Mbappe’s return to form will be a significant boost for Los Blancos as they continue their campaign, with fans hopeful that the Frenchman’s scoring streak will continue in the matches to come.