Kylian Mbappe, one of the world’s highest-paid athletes, netted his first two La Liga goals as Real Madrid secured a win against Real Betis. The French forward, who has an estimated net worth of over $200 million, opened the scoring by latching onto Federico Valverde’s backheel and calmly slotting the ball past goalkeeper Rui Silva. Later, Mbappe doubled the lead with a penalty after Silva fouled Vinicius Jr. in the box, sending the goalkeeper the wrong way.
Before this match, Mbappe had gone three La Liga games without a goal, despite scoring on his debut in the UEFA Super Cup against Atalanta. The 25-year-old, who joined Real Madrid from Paris Saint-Germain over the summer in a deal worth over €150 million, remains PSG’s all-time top scorer with 256 goals.
Mbappe’s first goal came from his 25th shot of the La Liga season, with the penalty being his 26th attempt—more shots than any other player in Europe’s top five leagues. Real Betis had their chances early on, with Abde Ezzalzouli heading wide from close range and Barcelona loanee Vitor Roque forcing a save shortly after coming off the bench.
Real Madrid, the reigning Spanish champions, also created several opportunities. Mbappe missed seven shots before finally finding the back of the net, while Eder Militao and Valverde both tested the Betis goalkeeper. Vinicius Jr. also struck the post with a deflected effort.
This performance not only solidifies Mbappe’s position as one of football’s elite but also contributes to his growing wealth, as his lucrative contract with Real Madrid includes significant bonuses for goals and appearances. With this win, Real Madrid remains unbeaten after four league games, though they trail Barcelona by four points. Real Betis, on the other hand, have only managed to secure one point from their first three matches.
