Real Madrid falls to Real Betis at Estadio La Cartuja

Real Madrid lost to Real Betis at Estadio La Cartuja in Sevilla on September 4, 2026. The match featured a missed penalty from Kylian Mbappé and multiple squandered scoring opportunities for the visitors, who recorded an expected goals total of nearly four. Despite sustained pressure, Real Madrid failed to find the back of the net throughout the fixture. Arda Güler and Dean Huijsen received internal praise for their individual performances, while questions persist regarding tactical balance and the starting lineup for manager Jose Mourinho. The result continues a trend of difficulty for Real Madrid at the Benito Villamarin in recent years.

• 7:03 PMYahoo Sports — Five Bullet Points From Real Madrid’s Loss To Real Betis
• 7:03 PMManaging Madrid — Five Bullet Points From Real Madrid’s Loss To Real Betis - Managing Madrid