CTA considers referee decision to not retake Mbappe’s penalty vs Real Betis was right
The CTA has confirmed that the referee's decision not to order a retake of Kylian Mbappé's penalty during Real Madrid's loss to Real Betis was correct under current IFAB and CARD regulations. The controversy centered on whether a Real Betis defender's encroachment into the box warranted a second attempt.
Why it matters
This clarifies the application of complex football rules regarding penalty encroachment, providing closure to a controversial moment in a high-profile match.
A lot has been said about Real Madrid's failure to take three points against Real Betis last night , for it marked the team's first defeat under Jose Mourinho this season.
Los Verdiblancos took the lead late on the night, forcing Real Madrid into a position where they had to score twice in ten minutes to take home a win. Vinicius Jr. won a penalty in extra-time, and that handed the visitors their best chance of levelling the scores.
Mbappe's effort, however, was saved by Alvaro Valles cleanly but there was significant controversy over the position of Real Betis player Marc Bartra who seemingly entered the box before Mbappe struck the ball.
A lot has been made about whether the decision not to retake the spot-kick was right or not, but Mundo Deportivo now bring to light that the CTA believes that the verdict was correct.
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