Real Madrid Beats Real Betis 2-1 with Rodrygo second-half winner

Rodrygo's second-half goal helped Real Madrid defeat Real Betis 2-1 at the Bernabeu on Saturday, maintaining their perfect start to the LaLiga season

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The defeat for Betis, which was settled by a goal from Rodrygo in the 65th minute after both clubs traded goals in the first half, destroyed its unblemished record

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Second-half substitution Just one minute after entering the game, Fede Valverde contributed to the score by setting up his Brazilian teammate for the game-winning goal

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The 22-year-old Aurelien Tchouameni, who replaced dependable midfielder Casemiro, was named the game's most outstanding player

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Real Madrid, the only side to win all four of its first games, currently sits atop the standings with 12 points

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Second-placed After their first loss, Betis has nine points, two more than Barcelona, Villarreal, and Athletic Bilbao, who still have a game remaining

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After the win, Rodrygo stated Movistar Plus. "We are happy, but it's only the beginning of the season; we need to keep improving."

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Rodrygo also added. "I'm glad that I could help my team when we desperately needed but also happy to play my first game from the start”

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