Football

Real Madrid suffers first defeat against Real Betis

Real Betis defeated Real Madrid 1-0, handing the Merengues their first loss of the season after a missed penalty by Kylian Mbappé.

4 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Real Madrid experienced its first defeat of the season, losing 1-0 to Real Betis on Friday night. This match took place during the fourth round of La Liga and marked a turning point for the Madrid side.

The match concluded with a missed penalty by Kylian Mbappé during stoppage time, an opportunity that could have allowed his team to equalize.

This game also highlighted Mbappé's struggles, as he failed to convert this crucial chance. Betis goalkeeper Alvaro Valles managed to stop the shot, contributing to his team's victory.

Betis, who is also preparing for upcoming matches, particularly against LOSC, capitalized on this win against a Real Madrid team that was relentlessly trying to come back.

This result is significant for José Mourinho, the head coach of Real Madrid, who faces increased pressure following this setback in the competition.

Despite this setback, the Merengues will continue their campaign with the goal of bouncing back in their upcoming La Liga matches.

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