Mbappe Makes History with First La Liga Goals in Real Madrid's Victory over Betis

Kylian Mbappe silenced his critics in spectacular fashion by scoring his first La Liga goals for Real Madrid in a 2-0 victory over Real Betis at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday. The win propelled Real Madrid to second place in the table. Despite facing criticism in the Spanish press for failing to score in their opening three games, Mbappe finally broke his scoring drought with a well-taken goal in the 67th minute. After squandering multiple chances, he received a perfectly timed back-heel from Fede Valverde and calmly swept the ball past the Betis goalkeeper with his left foot. This performance showcased Mbappe's undeniable talent and demonstrated his ability to deliver when it matters most.

Eight minutes later the France captain added a second from the penalty spot and was cheered off the field when he was replaced by Luka Modric in the 84th minute.

The smile on Mbappe's face was in contrast to the concern that had been shown since scoring his first goal and winning his first trophy in Warsaw on August 14.

On Saturday, coach Carlo Ancelotti hit back at the criticism, insisting that his star recruit was settling in well.

"It's true that he hasn't scored but he's playing very well and has been very dangerous every time. I don't think he has any problems adapting," said Ancelotti, pointing instead to his team's lack of balance.

Madrid's 2-0 win takes them second in the table with eight points, four behind early leaders Barcelona who eviscerated Real Valladolid 7-0 on Saturday to make it four wins from four in La Liga under new coach Hansi Flick.

Atletico Madrid are third after a late victory in Bilbao on Saturday while Villarreal are fourth, both of them also on eight points.

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Girona are fifth after picking up their second win of the season in Seville.

Ivan Martin put Girona ahead in the 41st minute with Abel Ruiz wrapping up a 2-0 win over Sevilla with a penalty in the 73rd minute.

Goals from Carlos Vicente and Luka Romero gave Alaves a 2-0 win over Las Palmas while Osasuna are in seventh after an exciting 3-2 win at home against Celta Vigo.

Ante Budimir teed up Flavien Boyomo to put the home side ahead after 21 minutes but the lead was short-lived as Borja Iglesias levelled for Celta.

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A Carlos Dominguez own goal just before the break put Osasuna back in front with Abel Bretones adding a third just after the hour.

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Celta were reduced to 10 men when Alfonso Gonzalez was sent off four minutes from time but an own goal from Moi Gomez was small consolation in the last minute.

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