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Real Madrid loses to Real Betis ahead of Champions League meeting with Inter

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 9:50 PM

Last updated Sep 4, 2026

Real Madrid loses to Real Betis ahead of Champions League meeting with Inter

Summary

Real Madrid suffered a 1-0 defeat against Real Betis at Estadio La Cartuja on Thursday, September 4. Troy Parrott scored the decisive goal for Real Betis to hand the visitors their first loss under Jose Mourinho. Kylian Mbappe had an opportunity to equalize from the penalty spot but saw his effort saved by Alvaro Valles. A late goal from Carlos Espi for Real Madrid was disallowed due to an offside ruling. The loss interrupts a three-match winning streak for the team, which previously defeated Espanyol, Real Sociedad, and Malaga. Real Madrid is scheduled to host Inter at the Bernabeu on Tuesday, September 9, for the opening match of their Champions League campaign.

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By the Numbers

•Real Betis defeated Real Madrid 1-0 in their LaLiga match on September 4.
•Troy Parrott scored the match's only goal.
•Alvaro Valles saved a penalty kick taken by Kylian Mbappe.
•Real Madrid faces Inter at the Bernabeu on September 9.

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Inter’s first Champions League opponents are Jose Mourinho’s Real Madrid, who had the worst possible build-up with a surprising 1-0 defeat at Real Betis.The Nerazzurri open their European campaign...
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