Álvaro Valles denies Mbappé as Real Madrid taste first league loss

After three opening wins, Real Madrid’s unbeaten run ended on Friday night as Los Blancos fell 0‑1 to Real Betis in La Liga, handing José Mourinho his first league defeat. The French striker Kylian Mbappé stepped up for a 94th‑minute penalty, only to see Álvaro Valles deny him.

The Betis goalkeeper’s save was followed by a fierce shout directly at the 27‑year‑old, a moment that underscored Mbappé’s disappointment. Valles’ reaction left the French star as the tragic figure of the match.

Álvaro Valles decides Real Madrid's fate against Betis

Real Madrid’s loss broke their early momentum and highlighted the fine margins that can decide a game, even after a dominant first‑half performance.