Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain both experienced their initial defeats of the domestic league season on Friday, with dramatic moments defining the outcomes of their matches.
In La Liga, Real Betis secured a 1-0 victory over Real Madrid, marking the first loss for Madrid since the return of coach Jose Mourinho. The breakthrough came courtesy of new signing Troy Parrott, an Irish striker who capitalized on a rebound after Betis had a header saved by Madrid’s goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois. Parrott’s finish stunned the visitors and set the tone for the rest of the match.
Mbappé’s Missed Penalty Seals Betis’ Win
Despite Madrid’s early dominance, their best chance to equalize arrived late in stoppage time. Vinícius Júnior earned a penalty after being fouled by Natan in the box. The responsibility fell to Kylian Mbappé, who stepped up to take the spot kick in the 95th minute. However, Betis goalkeeper Álvaro Vallés delivered a crucial save, denying the PSG star and preserving Betis’ slender lead.
Vallés’ penalty stop capped off an outstanding performance throughout the match, highlighting his importance in Betis’ well-earned triumph. This result ended Madrid’s perfect start to the La Liga season, where they had previously secured three consecutive wins.