đź“ą MbappĂ© gives rival a medal in Real Madrid’s first La Liga defeat
Even away from home, Los Blancos could have gone ahead in the first half.
That’s because, in the closing minutes of the opening period, Vini Jr and Mbappé had a chance to open the scoring in the same play.
The Brazilian forward received a beautiful pass from Bellingham on the left side and entered the box with a chance to shoot.
However, Vini Jr chose to pass to Mbappé in the area.
The French striker shot and hit Natan, Betis’ Brazilian center-back.
Mbappé himself got the rebound and unleashed a rocket that smashed into Marc Bartra’s chest, almost on the line.
With Real Madrid’s first defeat under José Mourinho, Barcelona remained top of La Liga 2026/27.
Los Blancos and the Catalans have the same nine points as Real Betis themselves, but Barça are first because they have a better goal difference (10 x 7 x 0) in fewer matches played (3 x 4 x 4).
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