Updated IFAB rules suggest Mbappe penalty should have been retaken against Betis

During a match at La Cartuja, Real Madrid player Kylian Mbappe missed a penalty kick that was saved by Real Betis goalkeeper Alvaro Valles. Following the save, Betis defender Marc Bartra cleared the ball, preventing a potential follow-up strike from the Real Madrid forward. Madrid players protested the play, arguing that Bartra entered the penalty area before the kick occurred. While initial debate focused on whether Bartra’s feet touched the ground inside the box, the 2026/27 IFAB Laws of the Game clarify that a player's position is determined by the projected position of their feet while airborne. Because Bartra intervened in the play after entering the area, the updated regulation dictates the penalty should have been retaken. The situation remains a subject of ongoing scrutiny regarding officiating standards in LaLiga.

• 7:55 AMYahoo Sports — New IFAB rule proves Mbappe’s penalty should have been retaken during Betis vs Real Madrid