Last season, against Celta Vigo, in the absence of the main penalty taker, Vinicius Junior, players on the pitch decided that Rodrygo should replace him, although Carlo Ancelotti had other ideas. The Italian thought the only logical option would be for the most experienced Luka Modric to take the penalty. On top of all that, Rodrygo failed to convert the spot kick, and the tactician was angry, to say the least.🙌 ¡HOY JUGAMOS! 🆚 @RealBetis🕰️ 21:30 CEST🏟️ Santiago Bernabéu #️⃣ #RealMadridRealBetis👉 @HP pic.twitter.com/lMGm1kG5I8— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadrid) September 1, 2024 That’s why the journalists raised the question of this season’s penalty takers – given that Kylian Mbappe is there now – at the press conference ahead of Real’s clash with Betis (22.30) at Santiago Bernabeu. Los Blancos were awarded one penalty in the new season so far – last week against Las Palmas and Vinicius took it even though Mbappe was on the pitch. However, Ancelotti does not see the problem.”I think it’s right to give the responsibility to both of them. They have the same quality to take the penalty and I don’t want to choose. Also because in a game many things happen and one can have scored a goal and the other needs to do it. I have total confidence in both of them as takers. I don’t see the problem,” declared the 65-year-old gaffer.Flick’s unstoppable machinery thrash Valladolid 7-0!Given that both the Brazilian and the Frenchman like to have the ball in their possession and set the game pace, Ancelotti was also asked to comment on the possibility and efficiency of their cooperation.”For me they are associating well. The problem of scoring is not a small detail, because obviously it is important for a striker. With time Mbappé and Vini Jr. will associate better, but also Mbappé with the midfielders. Offensively we are not going to have a problem, we have never had it and even less so this season when we have the best in the world,” the Italian concluded.Mbappe still hasn’t scored for his new team and will have the opportunity to finally break the deadlock tonight against Betis. Still, considering the forward’s qualities – it’s only a matter of time before he starts to torment the opponents’ keepers.LA LIGA – MATCHDAY 4SaturdayBarcelona – Valladolid 7-0 (3-0)/Raphinha 20, 64, 72, Lewandowski 24, Kounde 45+2, Olmo 82, Torres 85/Ath.Bilbao – Atl.Madrid 0-1 (0-0)/Correa 90+2/Espanyol – Rayo Vallecano 2-1 (1-1)/Romero 8, Veliz 90+6 – Garcia 4/Valencia – Villareal 1-1 (1-1)/Duro 24 – Perez 45+3/Leganes – Mallorca 0-1 (0-1)/Rodriguez 43/Sunday18:00: (2.50) Osasuna (3.20) Celta (2.95)18:00: (2.00) Alaves (3.45) Las Palmas (4.30)20:00: (2.40) Sevilla (3.45) Girona (2.90)20:15: (3.60) Getafe (2.95) Sociedad (2.40)22:30: (1.33) Real Madrid (5.70) Betis (10.5)***odds are subject to change***
