Real Betis Balompié used the football weekend to post a joke on social media aimed at the Mbappé family. The club, which sits fourth in La Liga with 9 points, shared a meme on September 8th following Kylian Mbappé's missed penalty and his brother Ethan's red card in a Champions League match against Lille.
What did Betis post on social media?
The Verdiblancos shared a photo of actor Willem Dafoe on their official X account, formerly Twitter, with the text 'Cada vez que un Mbappé escucha Real Betis Balompié'. The post came after Kylian Mbappé failed to convert a spot-kick in a match played on Friday at La Cartuja stadium. This humorous context comes in a season where Betis has scored 5 goals and conceded 5, maintaining a zero goal difference after four matchdays.
What happened with Ethan Mbappé in the Champions League?
On Tuesday, in a Champions League group stage match, Ethan Mbappé was sent off for an aggression against defender Natan. Referee Georgi Kabakov did not see the Lille player's elbow in real time and had to review the incident on the monitor before showing the red card in the 56th minute. Before his dismissal, Ethan Mbappé had provided an assist for his team's first goal. Despite this, Real Betis completed a comeback to win the match. The Technical Committee of Referees (CTA) later upheld the decisions of referees Hernández Hernández and Iglesias Villanueva in other incidents from the week, also confirming that Marc Bartra committed no infringement in the penalty incident involving Kylian Mbappé.
How does Betis approach their next fixture?
With a record of three wins and one loss, Real Betis sits three points behind leaders Barcelona. The team now faces a tough away match against 17th-placed Villarreal on September 14th. Fans can check the full season schedule on the club's fixtures page. The squad, which can be reviewed in the squad section, aims to maintain its recent form (WLWW) in a key stretch of the campaign.
What does this gesture mean for the club's image?
The social media post reflects a more relaxed and fan-friendly communication strategy. It's not the first time the club has used humour to connect, though this time it linked two high-profile events that happened within days. This tone contrasts with the seriousness of the competition, where every point is vital in the fight for European places. The standings table shows the tight battle at the top of La Liga. The next away challenge against Villarreal will be the immediate test for a Betis side looking to consolidate its strong start to the season.
