Real Betis defeats Real Madrid 1-0 in LaLiga

Real Madrid suffered its first loss of the season following a 1-0 defeat to Real Betis at Estadio La Cartuja on September 4, 2026. Despite controlling possession and creating numerous scoring chances, Real Madrid failed to capitalize on its opportunities throughout the match. Head coach Jose Mourinho expressed frustration following the result, citing a disagreement with the officiating and noting that Real Betis relied on a deep-lying defensive strategy. Mourinho specifically pointed to tactical substitutions intended to increase pressure in the final stages, including the introduction of the substitute Espí, who had a late goal attempt questioned for offside. The coach praised the work rate of his squad despite the lack of points and noted that the team performed well across individual and collective aspects of the match.

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