Mbappe's Penalty Stands Despite Bartra's Early Entry

A genius loophole in the rulebook saved Real Madrid's spot-kick against Betis.

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What happened. Kylian Mbappe's penalty for Real Madrid against Real Betis was not retaken despite Marc Bartra entering the box before the kick, due to a loophole in the rules.

• Bartra entered the box early, but the penalty stood.
• The loophole prevented a retake, sparking debate.

The incident highlights a rare rule nuance that could affect future penalty decisions.

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