[Saba Sports News] In the just-concluded La Liga, Real Madrid once again showed a strong attack and solid performance by beating Espanyol 4-1. In this game, Real Madrid again received a penalty, this is also their third consecutive round of penalties.
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In the 8seventh minute of the game, Real Madrid’s Henrique was pulled on the bottom line and eventually fell to the ground. The referee awarded the penalty without hesitation. Slow motion replays showed that there was no dispute about the decision, with Ndlik’s fall due to obvious foul play by his opponent and no diving suspected.
Relying on this penalty, Mbappe finally scored in the game to help Real Madrid to seal the win. It is worth noting that Mbappe has scored penalties in the last three rounds of the league and is in hot form.
According to statistics, Real Madrid have taken five penalties in the first six rounds of the league, becoming the first team in the 21st century to do so in La Liga. By comparison, the other 19 La Liga teams have combined to score just eight penalties this season, and Real Madrid’s penalty efficiency is astonishing.
The win not only cemented Real Madrid’s place in the table, but also brought their performance on penalties to much attention. Real Madrid’s performance will continue to be the focus of attention from fans and the media as the season progresses.