Kylian Mbappé faces challenges against teams near the league's bottom position
French football sensation Kylian Mbappé finally found the back of the net in La Liga, putting an end to his goal-scoring drought. The 25-year-old forward notched his first two goals in the Spanish league, contributing significantly to Real Madrid's 2-0 victory over Real Betis Sevilla at the Bernabeu.
Following an impressive performance, Mbappé expressed his joy, "It's a massive relief, I've been hoping to score at this iconic stadium for a long time. But it's the win that matters most." The French star had faced scrutiny over his form, with some critics questioning his performance.
Mbappé provided the vital spark in the team's victory, scoring both goals. His opener came after 67 minutes, while he secured the win with a cool penalty finish after Vinicius Jr. was brought down (75'). This was his fourth attempt at breaking his goal drought in La Liga, and he did just that, leading Real Madrid towards a vital win.
"We're Real, and we win"
Despite the triumph, Real Madrid remain four points behind fierce rivals FC Barcelona, who have started the season impressively under new coach Hansi Flick. Following two draws against Mallorca and Las Palmas, Real avoided falling further behind in the standings. "After our draw against Las Palmas, we knew we had to win," Mbappé shared post-match. "We managed to pull it off in a tough game. We're Real, and we know how to win."
Coach Carlo Ancelotti praised Mbappé's efforts, "We never forced him to score, he was very effective in the box. His performances are crucial, but the overall team performance is what we value most." After their draw against Las Palmas, Ancelotti criticized several aspects of his strategy, hoping to bring more clarity to the team's gameplay.
Real Madrid struggled early on, as Mbappé only found half-chances. However, his breakthrough came midway through the second half, when Fede Valverde set him up with a clever backheel. With his emphatic finish, Mbappé completed a childhood dream by joining Madrid from Paris Saint-Germain during the summer and started his adventure with a bang: scoring the winning goal in the European Super Cup against Atalanta Bergamo. However, in La Liga, Mbappé's start was rocky - until his brace against Betis.
After his brace against Betis, Kylian Mbappé expressed his delight, "It feels great to contribute to the team's success in the Spanish league." Despite his initial struggles in La Liga, Mbappé's performance in the Spanish league is now gaining praise, making him a key player in Real Madrid's quest to challenge FC Barcelona in the Spanish league.
