Kylian Mbappe’s penalty problem exposed
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Real Madrid’s defeat to Real Betis came with a late penalty controversy, but the argument that Kylian Mbappe’s missed spot-kick should have been retaken does not stand up to closer
Jose Mourinho has criticised VAR decisions involving Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior following Real Madrid's defeat against Real Betis ahead of their Champions League tie with Inter.
Many spotted that Betis defender Marc Bartra was inside the penalty box before Mbappe took his shot. An explanation has now emerged explaining why the kick was not retaken despite the encroachment.
Betis-Real Madrid had a crazy ending: Mbappé missed a penalty in the 93rd minute. With this save, Valles capped off a spectacular match. This was the controversial image: Marc Bartra moved before Mbappé’s kick, but he was not stepping into the box.
Former Portuguese referee Bruno Paixao mocked the referee's decision in the match between Real Madrid and Real Betis not to retake Kylian Mbappe's penalty, which sparked controversy over the past few hours.