A furious start to the season was expected, Real Madrid fans immediately wanted to see the best possible version in action Kylian Mbappe, but they had to wait almost 340 minutes for the French's first goal in La Liga.
And most importantly, they waited - just enough to quell the criticism, so Mbappe was the man of the decision in the duel with Betis. The recent striker of Paris Saint-Germain scored twice in the victory over Betis (2:0) in a match that was very complicated in itself, because it followed a disappointing start to the season and victories in the first three rounds...
We present the players who marked the European football weekend:
THE GOALKEEPER
Henderson (Palas Crystal) - saved a draw for his team in the London derby against Chelsea and only confirmed that he is one of the best English goalkeepers.
DEFENSE
Tavares (Lazio) - he didn't pass in Arsenal, as well as in Marseille, but he started violently in Lazio - he had a double assist in the draw against Milan - 2:2.
Deliverance (Njukasl) - revelation Edija Haua at the start of the season - a right back who does not stop for 90 minutes and who displaced the until recently irreplaceable player from the first team Kjerana Tripijea.
THE MIDDLE
Barela (Inter) - he doesn't shake the net that often, and when he does - then it's a masterpiece. Inter outclassed Atalanta in the derby of the 3rd round of Serie A (4:0), and Barela scored a masterful volley with his weaker left foot.
Gravenberh (Liverpul) - the code Arnea Slota not only did he get a chance that was missing when Redse was in charge Jürgen Klopp, is slowly becoming perhaps a key link in the midfield of the greats. Liverpool outplayed Manchester United, and the Dutch midfielder dominated the midfield.
Valverde (Real Madrid) - he stole the show Kilijanu Mbapeu in a duel with Betis. Because, if it wasn't for his miraculous assist with the heel of the first goal - the question is whether and how Real would have broken through the defense of the guests from Sevilla.
ATTACK
Haaland (Manchester City) - the season could not have started better for the Dutchman. In three matches, he scored seven goals, including two hat-tricks, and the current champion won the maximum nine points without any problems.
Tiram (Inter) - captain Lautaro Martinez has not registered yet, but Inter's results do not suffer, because Tiram is in top form - against Atalanta, he first had an assist, and then two goals in the manner of an excellent goalscorer.
Mbappe (Real Madrid) - it cannot even be said that he was in crisis, but in three matches in La Liga he was not at a recognizable level. And then it was the turn of the duel with Betis - Valverde's pass launched Mbappe, who with the second goal, from the penalty spot, announced how important he could be for the champion of Spain and Europe.
Rafinha (Barcelona) - The Catalans crushed Valladolid and scored seven goals - five of them bear Rafinha's stamp (hat trick and two assists).
Lukaku (Napoli) - as his career unfolds, one gets the impression that he is ready for only one thing - to play at his best only when he cooperates with Antonio Conte. Now they are together in Naples, and the debut is promising - the Belgian changed the course of the match against Parma, and he managed to get on the scoresheet.
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