When would Kylian Mbappe score his first La Liga goal? Ever since joining Real Madrid as a free agent, this has been the burning question on everyone’s mind. As one of the top stars in world football, Mbappe naturally draws attention wherever he goes. However, despite his star power, he had failed to find the back of the net in his first three La Liga matches. But all doubts were dispelled early this morning as Real Madrid defeated Betis 2-0, with Mbappe breaking his scoring drought by netting twice.
A Challenging Start, A Strong Finish
Real Madrid struggled in the first half, with the attacking trio creating several chances but unable to convert. It seemed as though the cloud hanging over Mbappe from the first three games was still present. But the tide turned in the second half. Valverde's brilliant backheel assist set up Mbappe for his first La Liga goal, and later, Vinicius Jr. won a penalty, which Mbappe calmly converted to complete his brace. The victory moved Real Madrid up to second place in the standings with 8 points from 2 wins and 2 draws, now 4 points behind Barcelona.
Impressive Stats and Performance
According to statistics, Mbappe has now scored 26 goals in club competitions in 2024, tying with Erling Haaland for the most in Europe’s top five leagues. Against Betis, Mbappe played 84 minutes, took 9 shots with 3 on target, scored his first two La Liga goals, completed 2 dribbles, made 1 key pass, and achieved an 81% passing accuracy. With 6 duels won out of 10, it was no surprise that Mbappe was named Man of the Match.
Post-Match Reactions
After the match, Mbappe expressed his satisfaction, saying, "I feel great. Ever since I arrived at Real Madrid, I've been saying this: I’m very happy here. Even when I didn’t score, I still felt the love from everyone. For others, three games without a goal might not seem like much, but for me, scoring is crucial. The staff and the fans have stood by me, giving me the confidence to give everything for this club and this badge. Coming here was a dream, and I hope to score more goals and hear more cheers."
Addressing the Vinicius-Mbappe Dynamic
Regarding the recent discussions about the compatibility between Vinicius Jr. and Mbappe, coach Carlo Ancelotti said, "Vinicius was very unselfish in letting Mbappe take the penalty. I think they have a great relationship, as does Rodrygo. Today wasn’t the happiest day, but I’m pleased we took a step towards becoming the team we want to be. There’s still work to do, but we have all the resources to get it done."
Ongoing Rivalry with Haaland
After Haaland’s recent hat-tricks, Mbappe has finally opened his La Liga account with a brace. The competition between these two top stars continues to heat up. Now that Mbappe has broken his scoring drought, can he soar with Los Blancos? Perhaps Real Madrid’s fightback in La Liga is just beginning.
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