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
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
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
The 22-year-old Aurelien Tchouameni, who replaced dependable midfielder Casemiro, was named the game's most outstanding player
Real Madrid, the only side to win all four of its first games, currently sits atop the standings with 12 points
Second-placed After their first loss, Betis has nine points, two more than Barcelona, Villarreal, and Athletic Bilbao, who still have a game remaining
After the win, Rodrygo stated Movistar Plus. "We are happy, but it's only the beginning of the season; we need to keep improving."
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”