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Betis hands Mourinho his first defeat

Troy Parrott scored in the 81st minute, and Real Madrid had a goal disallowed and missed a penalty.

4 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Real Madrid, under the management of José Mourinho, suffered their first defeat of the season in a match held in Seville against Real Betis. The only goal of the game was scored by Troy Parrott in the 81st minute, securing victory for the Seville side.

During the match, Real had a goal disallowed, which contributed to their frustration. Additionally, Kylian Mbappé had the chance to equalize through a penalty but failed to convert, missing the opportunity in the dying minutes of the game.

The match was described as lively, with Betis putting in a strong performance while the Madrid team struggled to change the course of the game. The advantage for Betis was maintained until the final whistle, despite Real's attempts to turn the situation around.

The game took place in an electrifying atmosphere, where four Seville festivals were celebrated, but it ended up being a bitter night for Real fans, who had hoped for a different outcome.

With this defeat, Mourinho and the Real Madrid team faced an unexpected setback that could influence their journey this season, presenting challenges that will need to be overcome in upcoming matches.

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