Comments on the game: There are no away games, with two draws so far, but at home: Real Madrid also achieved a clean sheet victory against Real Betis, thanks to none other than Kylian Mbappé. The number 9 first converted a backheel pass from Federico Valverde, then converted a penalty won by Vinícius Júnior. The comments on the 4th matchday in LaLiga.
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Mbappé: “I’m not thinking about Cristiano”
KYLIAN MBAPPÉ on his brace in the 2-0 win against Betis: “It’s a great moment. I was hoping to score in this mystical stadium, the best in the world. But the most important thing was the win. After the game against Las Palmas we knew we had to win. It was a difficult game, but we are Real Madrid and we won in the end. We needed the win for our confidence. We have to stick together and win because that’s what the other teams are doing too.”
…Federico Valverde’s backheel pass for the 1-0: “Unbelievable. With one touch he makes the pass with his heel. I was there and felt that I would get the ball and then I would score.”
…his interaction with Vinícius Júnior: “I know that many people talk about me and Viní. That doesn’t matter and is normal because we are very famous players, among the best in the world. We are now in the phase where we are getting to know each other better. I try to recognise his movements, how he plays well. I know him as a player, but not all of his movements.”
…the penalty distribution with Vinícius: “The coach says we share the penalties. He took one and today I took one. But I think more about the feeling. He or I can take two or three in a row. I don’t want to force things, I don’t want to just take the ball. That’s not my mentality.”
…his position: “I can move. It’s important to know when to move. I have freedom. As I said in my presentation: I can play in all three positions in attack, I have no problem with that.”
…Comparisons with Cristiano Ronaldo and the resulting pressure: “No, I don’t feel any pressure. I come with my quality and I don’t think about Cristiano – with all the respect I have for him and that everyone knows about. I come to be Kylian. I don’t feel any pressure. The only pressure I have is to fit in well with the team, because I know how important that is.”
…his real time so far: “It’s going very well. Since I’ve been here, I’ve been saying that I’m very happy. People give me a lot of love. They did that even when I didn’t score. It was three games. For many people that’s not much, for me it’s a lot. It’s a dream to be here.”
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BRAHIM DÍAZ about the 90 minutes: “It was a very good game, we were able to interpret it very well and knew what was necessary. We were solid defensively and effective offensively, especially in the second half. But we also had a few chances in the first half. With the goals, the spaces opened up and the opponent became more tired.”
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…his commitment: “My substitution gave the team what they needed. Everyone did very well, but I was able to help with the penalty. I’m happy.”
…Mbappé: “I told him: ‘Hey, we need a goal soon!’ And he told me: ‘Stay calm, it will come.’ And then he scored two goals. That’s Kylian, a huge one. We have incredible strikers. Today Kylian scored both goals. He told me to stay relaxed and he was right.”
…Federico Valverde: “You can only applaud Fede, for me he is a fundamental part of this team. He doesn’t give up and now even throws a backheel pass. I said to him: ‘Fede, I didn’t expect that!’ I have nothing but praise for Fede. Fede is an incredible player. Having him in the team is huge.”
“… then the results will come”
FRAN GARCÍA on the success: “We had to get the three points and it was good for us when Betis played a little more openly. Victories like this are worth a lot. The three points give us a good feeling. We have to keep working and then the results will come.”
…his appearance as a substitute in the 65th minute: “I’m glad I could help the team.”
…Mbappé: “He gives us a lot, especially as a person. He has fitted in well, we need to make it as easy as possible for him so that he can continue to give us everything he has given us so far – and more.”
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Mbappé relieved by brace: “No goal in three games – a lot for me”
With two draws so far, it’s not going to be away, but at home: Real Madrid also achieved a nil-goal win against Real Betis, thanks to none other than Kylian Mbappé. The number 9 first converts a backheel pass from Federico Valverde, then converts a penalty won by Vinícius Júnior. The comments on the 4th matchday in LaLiga.
01.09.2024, 23:49
