In the early morning of September 2 (Vietnam time), Real Madrid hosted Real Betis in round 4 of La Liga 2024-2025 with certain pressure when Barcelona won 7-0 on Saturday and won all 12 points. In addition, new signing Dani Olmo of the Catalan team scored 2 goals in 2 matches.
Real Madrid have only 5 points after 3 matches and Kylian Mbappe has not scored any goals. But it seems that the French striker has lifted the burdens of August to speak up as soon as September approaches.
Not just 1 but 2 goals, Mbappe brought 3 points to Real Madrid, although the match at Bernabeu was not easy.
Coach Carlo Ancelotti continues to change in midfield. This time, Aurelien Tchouameni was paired with Federico Valverde in the 4-2-3-1 formation, while Dani Ceballos played behind Mbappe.
Betis arrived in the Spanish capital after confirming their position in the UEFA Conference League. The Andalusian representative entered the match at high speed, "hunting for the ball" in all positions on the field and made the home team somewhat confused.
The visitors had their first real chance when rookie Romain Perraud crossed the ball and former Barcelona player Abde Ezzalzouli headed the ball from close range.
The home team responded through Eder Militao when jumping high to receive a corner kick from Rodrygo, but was blocked by Rui Silva, before Perraud continued to block the center-back's next shot when the ball bounced out.
Despite having more possession, Los Blancos still did not have complete control of the game. However, the combination of Vinicius Junior and Mbappe is starting to show more positive signs.
After a beautiful pass from the Brazilian player, if Mbappe converts it into a goal, it will be a candidate for the title of the most beautiful goal of the season.
Both teams kept their teams after the break, but just before the 60th minute, coach Manuel Pellegrini brought home home home home home home home Johnny Cardoso and Vitor Roque - players loaned by Barca.
Roque made an immediate impact, forcing Thibaut Courtois to save the goal. On the other side, Diego Llorente had another important intervention to save Betis.
However, he was just an outsider in the 67th minute, when Valverde's delicate touch freed Mbappe and the opportunity was not to be missed.
A few minutes later, Vincius was fouled in the penalty area, he did not play the penalty himself like the 1-1 draw with Las Palmas but gave it to Mbappe, allowing the 25-year-old striker to score a double, setting the score at 2-0.
Real Madrid may start the season below their standard in terms of achievements, but will still enter the FIFA Days break in 2nd place, despite being 4 points behind Barcelona.
Real Madrid's next match will be away at Real Sociedad on September 15.
