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Mbappe Penalty Miss Costs Real Madrid as Betis End Unbeaten Run

Mbappe Penalty Miss Costs Real Madrid as Betis End Mourinho's Unbeaten Start

Real Madrid suffered their first defeat of the season on Friday, September 4, as Real Betis won 1-0 at Estadio La Cartuja in Sevilla, denying Kylian Mbappe and company a share of the points after the French forward saw his stoppage-time penalty saved. The result ended Jose Mourinho's perfect start to his second spell in charge of Real Madrid, who had won each of their opening three La Liga matches this season.


  • Final Score: Real Betis 1-0 Real Madrid
  • Competition: La Liga 2026-27, Matchday 4
  • Venue: Estadio La Cartuja, Sevilla, September 4, 2026
  • Winning Goal: Troy Parrott, 81st minute
  • Missed Penalty: Kylian Mbappe, saved by Alvaro Valles in stoppage time
  • Real Madrid's first loss since Jose Mourinho's return as manager
  • Real Betis now level with Real Madrid on 9 points from 4 matches

Penalty Drama at La Cartuja

Real Madrid were handed a lifeline deep into stoppage time when Vinicius Junior was brought down by Betis defender Natan inside the box and the referee pointed to the spot Mbappe, who had already come close earlier in the match with an effort off the crossbar stepped up to take the kick that could have salvaged a point for Los Blancos.

Betis goalkeeper Alvaro Valles guessed correctly and smothered the effort sparking wild celebrations from the home crowd and sealing a memorable win for the Andalusian club. Speaking after the match, Valles credited preparation for the save, saying "We were sure we had it, but you also need a bit of luck."

How the Match Unfolded

Real Madrid started brightly, with Vinicius Junior striking the post in the first half from a pass by Arda Guler Madrid also thought they had equalised late on when Carlos Espi finished an acrobatic effort from a Vinicius cross but the goal was ruled out for offside after a VAR review Betis meanwhile took the lead nine minutes from time Thibaut Courtois produced a strong save to deny a header from Nelson Deossa but Irish forward Troy Parrott reacted quickest to fire home the rebound for his first goal in Betis colours.

What the Result Means

Real Betis's win moves them level with Real Madrid on 9 points after four matches, giving the Sevilla-based club a strong platform ahead of their upcoming Champions League campaign. For Real Madrid, the defeat ends a perfect start under Mourinho and comes just days before their 2026-27 Champions League opener at home against Inter Milan on September 8.

Mbappe had entered the match with four goals in his opening three La Liga games this season, and despite the penalty miss, remains one of Madrid's most important attacking players heading into a busy September schedule.

A Moment of Respect After the Final Whistle

Despite the disappointment, Mbappe was seen sharing a respectful exchange with Valles after the final whistle a reminder that even in a result as costly as this one sportsmanship remained part of the story at La Cartuja.


Q1: What was the final score between Real Betis and Real Madrid? Real Betis won 1-0 against Real Madrid.

Q2: Who saved Kylian Mbappe's penalty? Real Betis goalkeeper Alvaro Valles saved Mbappe's stoppage-time penalty.

Q3: Who scored the winning goal for Real Betis? Irish forward Troy Parrott scored the winning goal in the 81st minute.

Q4: Was this Real Madrid's first loss of the season? Yes, it was Real Madrid's first defeat since Jose Mourinho's return as manager.

Q5: What is next for Real Madrid after this defeat? Real Madrid host Inter Milan in their 2026-27 Champions League opener on September 8.

Conclusion

A dramatic finish at La Cartuja saw Real Betis hand Real Madrid their first defeat of the season, with Alvaro Valles's penalty save on Kylian Mbappe becoming the defining moment of the night. As Real Madrid regroup ahead of their Champions League opener, Betis will look to carry this momentum into their own European campaign.








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