Real Madrid, which settled for a 1-1 draw in midweek action will be back in action on Sunday when they entertain Real Betis.
At the same time the visitors are in search of their first win in the current La Liga season after only managing a draw in their first two league matches.
Maybe, Real Madrid thought it could make a flying start to its first La Liga season with Mbappe after it thrashed Atalanta 2-0 in the UEFA Super Cup.
Still, Real Madrid and Mbappe have in a way enjoyed a couple of setbacks in their last outing, they drew 1-1 in their league opener against Mallorca at Son Moix.
Los Blancos got their act back on track with a 3-0 rout of newly promoted Real Valladolid in the previous home fixture last weekend however they were brought back to earth by Las Palmas in the Thursday’s encounter in the sun-scorched Island of Gran Canaria .
Real Madrid found themselves on the losing end again with Vinicius Junior equalizing for the spot-kick but an early lead by Alberto Moleiro saw the Santiago Bernabeu side sharing the point at 1-1 in their last two away games.
The success could have taken Real Madrid’s La Liga record winning streak to 35 matches but Los Blancos will be unhappy to be fourth and four points behind early leaders Barcelona.
Head to head : Los Blancos will be keen on bouncing back in the Sunday’s home encounter, with Mbappe hoping to register his first La Liga goal after three attempts.
But, getting three points will not be as easy as it sounds, especially that Real Madrid has been recording draws with Betis in their previous three encounters.
Due to having to juggle league play with the Europa Conference League knockout round, Betis has had a hectic start to the season.
After a 1-1 draw with Champions League opponents Girona to start the season, Manuel Pellegrini's team defeated Kryvbas Kryvyi Rih of Ukraine 2-0 in Slovakia.
Betis defeated Kryvbas Kryvyi Rih 3-0 in the return leg on Thursday after playing to a goalless draw with Alaves in the first leg. Goals from Aitor Ruibal and Abde Ezzalzouli secured the victory.
Betis is now anticipating their fourth straight trip to the main draw of a UEFA competition after their 5-0 aggregate victory.
Los Verdiblancos will now try to keep up their perfect start to the season in their away match against Real Madrid on Sunday. Given that four of their last five away league games against Real Madrid have ended in a draw, they may like their chances of picking up at least a point.
Betis would be happy to take a point, but their ultimate goal is to win at the Santiago Bernabeu for the first time since they triumphed there 2-0 in May 2019.
Jude Bellingham, an England international, is still sidelined for Real Madrid after he suffered a leg injury prior to their most recent home match against Real Valladolid.
While Eduardo Camavinga is recuperating from a knee injury he suffered prior to the UEFA Super Cup, David Alaba is still working on his recovery from an anterior cruciate ligament injury.
Jesus Vallejo, the defense, is still doubtful for Sunday's game after missing the previous two because of an injury.
Following a few lineup adjustments over the week, Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti could use the chance to bring up Dani Carvajal, Arda Guler, and Rodrygo.
The visitors, on the other hand, are anticipated to be without Isco, a former Real Madrid player, and Nobel Mendy.
Marc Bartra, the defender, is doubtful for Sunday's trip to the Santiago Bernabeu after missing Thursday's European match.
Chimy Avila was also not in the starting lineup during the middle of the week, but he should be well enough to return.
But now that he's moved to Al-Jazira Club in the United Arab Emirates, attacker Nabil Fekir is no longer available for Betis to use.
