Kylian Mbappe, the French sensation, finally opened his La Liga account for Real Madrid on Sunday with a stellar performance against Real Betis at the Santiago Bernabeu.
After three goalless league outings, Mbappe found his rhythm, netting twice to secure a 2-0 victory for Los Blancos.
The match had all eyes on Mbappe, who had been under scrutiny after failing to score in his first three La Liga matches since his electrifying goal against Atalanta in the UEFA Super Cup.
Fans and pundits alike were starting to wonder if the superstar was struggling to adapt to the demands of Spanish football. However, the 24-year-old forward silenced critics in style, showcasing his trademark speed and clinical finishing.
Mbappe’s first goal came in the 35th minute after a quick counter-attack led by Vinicius Jr., who delivered a perfectly timed pass to Mbappe.
The Frenchman didn’t hesitate, slotting the ball past Betis' goalkeeper with a powerful low drive.
His second came in the 68th minute assisted by Federico Valverde with a spectacular solo effort, dancing through defenders before calmly placing the ball into the bottom corner.
The Santiago Bernabeu erupted with joy as Mbappe celebrated his long-awaited breakthrough.
"It feels incredible to score my first goals in La Liga and to do it in front of our fans," said Mbappe post-match. "I knew I needed to be patient and keep working hard. Tonight, it paid off."
With this victory, Real Madrid maintains its unbeaten run in La Liga, and Mbappe's brace has undoubtedly boosted his confidence ahead of the upcoming fixtures.
As Real Madrid aims to reclaim the La Liga title, all eyes will be on Mbappe to see if he can continue to deliver on his immense promise.
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