Real VIDEO: Mbappé's decisive penalty that costs a lot
Real Madrid saw its hope vanish in stoppage time on Friday, when Kylian Mbappé's penalty was saved by goalkeeper Alex Valles (90+4'), sealing a 1-0 defeat to Betis Sevilla on the Sevilla pitch.
Betis' opening goal
From a well‑placed corner, Irish striker Troy Parrot found the net in the 81st minute, giving the advantage to Betis Sevilla. This goal surprised the crowd, who expected Real Madrid to dominate the match. The game was part of the foreign championships of La Liga.
Real's missed chances
Real tried to respond twice: first an acrobatic volley from Carlos Espi in the 87th minute, flagged offside, then Kylian Mbappé's penalty, saved by goalkeeper Alex Valles (90+4). The VIDEO clip broadcast by the Agency showed the goalkeeper's surprised expression. Published on 05‑09‑2026 in Spain, the report invites supporters to Share and Follow the events.
“The team played a great match. Sometimes we lose without knowing how to explain it,” said José Mourinho at the press conference. He added that Real had created many chances but had nothing to criticize about its players. DH relayed these remarks.
Impact on the standings
This first defeat of the season leaves Real Madrid second in the table with nine points, behind FC Barcelona. The winner of the first three matches in La Liga sees its lead reduced, and Barcelona could take the top spot if it wins in Valencia on Sunday. Real will need to bounce back quickly before hosting Inter Milan on Tuesday.
Betis, a defensive hero, will face Lille on the opening day of the Champions League. Meanwhile, Real Madrid, last season’s La Liga champion, is preparing its clash with Inter Milan, a crucial test before the rest of the league campaign. Publi highlighted the importance of the duel against Inter.
Real, winner of its first three matches, must turn this loss into a lesson. The group's reaction will be watched closely, with supporters invited to follow the next developments on social media and share their analyses.