Real Madrid suffered their first defeat of the season on Friday. They lost 1-0 to Betis in Seville. This was the fourth matchday of La Liga. The team had started the season with three consecutive victories. However, their winning run came to an end at the Benito Villamarin stadium.
Kylian Mbappé had a difficult evening during the match. The French striker missed several important chances. The most notable was a penalty in added time. The penalty could have earned Real Madrid a draw. Spanish newspaper AS described his performance as a real nightmare.
Mbappé had multiple opportunities to score throughout the match. He took seven shots in total. His expected goals figure was 1.78 but lacked precision in front of the goal. His first shot was weak and poorly placed. His second attempt was saved by Betis defender Marc Bartra.
Former player Jérôme Rothen commented on Mbappé’s performance during DAZN’s analysis. He stated that Real Madrid must be demanding with Mbappé. Rothen described him as perhaps the best striker in the world. He noted that Mbappé wants to win the Ballon d’Or. However, in this match, he nearly failed to deliver. Rothen emphasised that a player of his calibre must be clinical in front of the goal.
Jose Mourinho Defends Real Madrid Players After Frustrating Defeat to Real Betis
A frustrated Jose Mourinho spoke to the media after the defeat. This was the team’s first loss of the season. He expressed his anger at both the rival team and referee Alejandro Hernandez Hernandez. Mourinho said he did not know why he received a yellow card but accepted it. He mentioned that he stood up because a Betis player appeared to be seriously injured near the bench. He said he would not blame the loss on the yellow cards. He might change his opinion after watching the game again.
Mourinho explained his decisions regarding substitutions. He said the team played well throughout. Betis had a few counterattacks, which was expected. He felt the game belonged to Real Madrid. He said they created many chances and had 10, 15, or 18 shots on goal. The goalkeeper made three or four impressive saves. The substitutions were not because he was unhappy with the team. He made changes to remove players who had yellow cards.
Mourinho was asked if some players cannot be substituted. He said it was hard to substitute Arda Guler because he was playing very well. He felt the Betis players were smarter than the Real Madrid players in terms of influencing the referee. He said Real Madrid players are pure and naive. He pointed out that Betis players committed fouls early in the game but received no cards. Real Madrid players got back up immediately, while Betis players stayed down to influence decisions. He said Arda ended the first half with a yellow card for a minor foul. He felt Betis players were targeting him and had to take him off to protect him.
Kylian Mbappé Penalty Record: 16 Misses for Club and Country Explained
Mbappé has missed a total of 16 penalties in his professional career across all competitions for club and country. He remains one of football’s most prolific penalty takers. However, his record also includes a number of costly misses.
In his career overall, Mbappé has taken approximately 81 or more penalties. He has scored around 65 or more and missed 16. This means he has converted the vast majority of his attempts from the spot. However, his misses have occasionally come in high-pressure situations.
Since joining Real Madrid, Mbappé has taken 24 penalties. He has scored 19 and missed 6. He has become one of the key players Madrid rely on when they are awarded a spot-kick. His latest miss against Betis will be particularly memorable given the timing and importance of the opportunity.
Mbappé also had extensive experience from the penalty spot during his time at Paris Saint-Germain. For PSG, he took 39 penalties. He scored 31 and missed 8. His long spell in Paris gave him opportunities to develop into one of the most experienced penalty takers in European football.
Mbappé has also taken penalties for the France national team. His international record from the spot is much smaller than his club numbers. He has two recorded penalty misses for France. This adds to the 14 misses accumulated at the club level.
Mbappé will now hope to put the disappointing defeat and his penalty miss behind him quickly. Real Madrid’s next challenge comes in the Champions League against Inter Milan. This will be their first European game of the season. Mbappé will now be determined to help Real Madrid secure a victory in Europe.
FAQs
Q. Who did Real Madrid lose to in La Liga?
A. Real Madrid lost 1-0 to Betis.
Q. How many penalties has Mbappé missed for Real Madrid?
A. Mbappé has missed six penalties for Real Madrid.
Q. How many penalties has Mbappé missed for France?
A. Mbappé has missed two penalties for France.
Q. Who will Real Madrid face in the Champions League?
A. Real Madrid will face Inter Milan.
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