Why was Mbappe's penalty not retaken? A small detail that shut the door on Real Madrid's escape
A controversial penalty miss by Kylian Mbappé in a match between Real Madrid and Real Betis was not retaken despite claims of encroachment. Officials determined that the defender, Marc Bartra, was mid-air and not grounded inside the penalty area when the ball was struck, rendering the encroachment rule inapplicable.
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This highlights the precise application of VAR and technical rules in professional football, often leading to intense public debate over officiating decisions.
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The decision not to retake the penalty missed by Kylian Mbappé in the closing moments of Real Madrid's clash with Real Betis sparked wide controversy. Betis defender Marc Bartra appeared inside the penalty area before the kick was taken, then intervened after goalkeeper Álvaro Valles' save on the first attempt to clear the ball out for a corner.
Some Real Madrid fans wanted the penalty retaken. They argued Bartra was the first to enter the area and that his intervention proved decisive in clearing the ball and stopping Mbappé from following it up. But one precise detail explains why that was not deemed sufficient reason to order a retake.
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