Real Betis defeats Real Madrid 1-0 as Mbappe misses late penalty
3 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 10:05 PM
Last updated Sep 4, 2026
Real Betis secured a 1-0 win against Real Madrid on Friday at La Cartuja, handing the visitors their first loss of the La Liga season. Troy Parrott scored the decisive goal in the 81st minute, firing home a rebound after Thibaut Courtois saved a header from Nelson Deossa. Real Madrid had maintained a perfect record in their first three matches under manager Jose Mourinho prior to this result. Kylian Mbappe missed a stoppage-time penalty kick saved by goalkeeper Alvaro Valles, maintaining the scoreline for the hosts. An apparent equalizer by Carlos Espi was disallowed due to an offside call in the build-up. The victory brings Real Betis to nine points, placing them level with Real Madrid in the league standings as both clubs prepare for upcoming Champions League fixtures.
- •Troy Parrott scored the winning goal in the 81st minute.
- •Alvaro Valles saved a late penalty kick from Kylian Mbappe.
- •Real Madrid suffers their first La Liga defeat under Jose Mourinho.
- •A late goal by Carlos Espi for Real Madrid was ruled offside.
- •Both clubs currently hold nine points after four league matches.
- 10:43 PMESPN Soccer — Mbappé misses late penalty as Betis stun Madrid
- 9:54 PMYahoo Sports — Mbappe sees stoppage-time penalty saved as Real Madrid falls to Real Betis
- 9:23 PMYahoo Sports — Mbappe misses penalty as Parrott lifts Betis past Real Madrid
"Kylian Mbappe missed a late penalty as Troy Parrott scored his first goal for Real Betis in a 1-0 win over Real Madrid on Friday, ending Jose Mourinho's side's perfect start to the La Liga season.Mbappe then clipped the crossbar with a delicate effort before being handed a glorious chance to level from the penalty spot after Natan's crunching late challenge on Vinicius.
"Kylian Mbappé missed a stoppage-time penalty as Real Madrid suffered their first defeat since the return of coach José Mourinho, with a 1-0 loss at Real Betis on Friday.
"Everything looked set for Real Madrid to earn a point against Real Betis, but French star Kylian Mbappe couldn't convert from the spot.
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External links- ESPN SoccerSep 4, 2026, 10:43 PMMbappé misses late penalty as Betis stun Madrid
Kylian Mbappé missed a stoppage-time penalty as Real Madrid suffered their first defeat since the return of coach José Mourinho, with a 1-0 loss at Real Betis on Friday.
- Yahoo SportsSep 4, 2026, 9:54 PMMbappe sees stoppage-time penalty saved as Real Madrid falls to Real Betis
Everything looked set for Real Madrid to earn a point against Real Betis, but French star Kylian Mbappe couldn't convert from the spot.
- Yahoo SportsSep 4, 2026, 9:23 PMMbappe misses penalty as Parrott lifts Betis past Real Madrid
Kylian Mbappe missed a late penalty as Troy Parrott scored his first goal for Real Betis in a 1-0 win over Real Madrid on Friday, ending Jose Mourinho's side's perfect start to the La Liga season.Mbappe then clipped the crossbar with a delicate effort before being handed a glorious chance to level from the penalty spot after Natan's crunching late challenge on Vinicius.
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