Real Betis defeats Real Madrid 1-0 in La Liga

Real Betis secured a surprising 1-0 victory over Real Madrid at the Estadio de La Cartuja during the fourth round of La Liga on September 4, 2026. The match remained scoreless until the 81st minute, when Troy Parrott scored the decisive goal after a rebound from Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois. This loss marks the first defeat of the season for the team managed by Jose Mourinho.

The final minutes of the match were marked by intense drama. In the 93rd minute, Real Madrid was awarded a penalty following a foul on Vinicius Junior. Kylian Mbappe’s attempt was saved by Betis goalkeeper Alvaro Valles. Controversy arose after the save, as reports suggest that Betis defender Marc Bartra entered the penalty area before the kick was taken, potentially warranting a retake according to FIFA regulations. Additionally, an 87th-minute goal by Carlos Espi for Real Madrid was disallowed by VAR due to an offside decision. While Manuel Pellegrini is identified as the Betis coach in some reports, others cite Jose Mourinho as the manager of Real Madrid.