Real Madrid managed to win over Real Betis in the fourth week of La Liga 2024/2025 at the Santiago Bernabeu, Sunday (01/09/2024).
This match was dominated by Madrid. However, it was not easy for them to break through Betis’ goal.
Madrid was finally able to break the deadlock thanks to Kylian Mbappe’s goal. He recorded a brace in this match.
This result made Madrid win eight points from four matches and is now in second place in the 2024/2025 Spanish League standings. Meanwhile, Betis is in 17th position with only two points.
Real Madrid tried to press the visitors’ defense first. However, it was Real Betis who could spread threats.
Within 11 minutes they got two shooting opportunities from Perraud and Ruibal. but all of them were blocked by Madrid’s defense.
Madrid threatened back from Mbappe’s shot in the 13th minute. But the ball was still blocked by the Betis defender.
In the 20th minute, Militao got a chance. He headed Rodrygo’s cross. But the ball was still saved by Rui Silva.
In the 24th minute, Madrid got another chance from Mbappe’s shot after receiving a pass from Vinicius. But the ball that was heading to the top right corner of the goal was still saved by the goalkeeper.
Madrid then took turns threatening Betis’ goal from the actions of Vinicius, Valverde, and Mbappe. But they had difficulty scoring goals.
Finally, no goals were scored in the first 45 minutes. Real Madrid 0-0 Real Betis.
In the second half, Real Madrid again put pressure on Real Betis’ defense. They threatened through shots from Tchouameni and Vinicius but still couldn’t produce a goal.
Betis then got a chance to threaten Madrid’s goal in the 54th minute. Rodri fired a left-footed shot in the penalty box. But that chance was still neutralized by Courtois.
A minute later Madrid threatened again from Rodrygo’s shot, after receiving a pass from Mbappe. But the ball was still blocked by Rui Silva.
In the 61st minute, Betis got another chance. This time from Roque’s header. However, the ball was still saved by Courtois.
The goal was finally scored in the 67th minute. Mbappe managed to break through Betis’ goal with a left-footed shot in the middle of the penalty box, after receiving a through ball from Valverde. 1-0!
In the 73rd minute, Madrid was awarded a penalty. Because Rui Silva committed a violation in the penalty box on Vinicius. VAR had time to review the violation but in the end still validated the main referee’s decision.
In the 75th minute, the execution was carried out smoothly by Mbappe. 2-0!
After conceding, Betis tried to rise and make substitutions. However, they had difficulty penetrating Madrid’s defense.
Finally, no more goals were scored. Madrid 2-0 Betis.
