Real Madrid suffers first defeat of the season as Betis win 1-0
Real Madrid lost 1-0 to Betis, their first defeat under Mourinho, after a late VAR decision erased a goal and a missed penalty.
Real Madrid's unbeaten run ended in their fourth La Liga fixture, falling 1-0 to Betis and giving Antonio Pellegrini's side a rare victory. A goal by Carlos Espí in the 87th minute was disallowed after a VAR review, nullifying what seemed to be the equaliser. In added time, Kylian Mbappé had a chance to level the score from the penalty spot, but Alvaro Valles correctly guessed his intention and saved the spot-kick.
Despite numerous opportunities from players such as Vinicius, Mbappé, and Huijsen, the visitors could not break through. Betis' early lead came from Antony, and the match featured notable performances from Real's goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois and midfielder Jude Bellingham, though they could not alter the outcome.
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Why it matters
The loss highlights Real Madrid's early-season vulnerabilities and impacts Mourinho's momentum.
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