Mbappe Misses Open Goal and Penalty! Mourinho Criticized: Why Was He Afraid to Replace Him?

According to news on September 5 Beijing time, in the fourth round of the 2026-27 La Liga season, Real Madrid lost 0-1 away to Real Betis, suffering their first defeat of the season.

In this match, Real Madrid forward Mbappe had a below-par performance, taking 7 shots with 4 on target, hitting the frame once, losing possession 18 times, and missing 4 scoring opportunities. Notably, in the fourth minute of stoppage time, Vinicius won a penalty for Real Madrid, but Mbappe missed it, losing the best chance to equalize.

After the match, Real Madrid manager Mourinho was also criticized by fans, who believed he did not dare to substitute the out-of-form Mbappe during the game, which contributed to the team's defeat.

In an interview, Mourinho discussed his substitution decisions: "Making substitutions is not about being dissatisfied with players, but about taking off players who have received yellow cards. If Diomande comes on to play on the wing, Arnold is more suitable than Dumfries to work with him."