Real Betis stunned José Mourinho’s Real Madrid with a dramatic 1-0 victory on Friday, September 4, ending the Spanish giants’ perfect start to the LaLiga season.

Real Madrid suffered their first defeat of the season after Troy Parrott scored late to give Real Betis a memorable 1-0 win at the Estadio La Cartuja in Seville.

The result also marked José Mourinho’s first defeat since returning as Real Madrid manager, bringing an abrupt end to the club’s winning start under the Portuguese coach.

Parrott Delivers Late Blow

Real Madrid dominated large periods of the match and created several opportunities, but they were unable to find the breakthrough.

Vinícius Júnior came close early on when his effort struck the post, while Dean Huijsen also had a promising attempt saved by Betis goalkeeper Álvaro Valles.

The hosts gradually grew into the contest, but Real Madrid continued to threaten. Kylian Mbappé was denied by the woodwork, while Valles produced several important saves to keep Betis in the game.

The decisive moment arrived in the 81st minute.

Betis midfielder Nelson Deossa saw his header brilliantly saved by Thibaut Courtois, but Troy Parrott reacted quickest to the rebound and fired the ball into the net to put the hosts ahead.

The goal proved to be enough to secure all three points for Manuel Pellegrini’s side.

Espí Goal Ruled Out

Real Madrid thought they had found an equaliser shortly afterwards when Carlos Espí produced a spectacular bicycle kick.

However, the celebrations did not last.

Following a VAR review, the goal was ruled out because Espí had been in an offside position during the build-up. The decision preserved Betis’ narrow advantage with the match entering its final stages.

Madrid continued to push forward in search of an equaliser, but Valles remained a major obstacle.

Mbappé Misses Crucial Penalty

The biggest drama came deep into stoppage time.

Vinícius Júnior was brought down inside the Betis penalty area after a challenge from Natan, and the referee awarded Real Madrid a penalty.

Kylian Mbappé stepped forward with the opportunity to rescue a point for Mourinho’s side.

But the French superstar could not convert.

Álvaro Valles guessed correctly and produced an excellent low save to deny Mbappé, preserving Betis’ 1-0 lead. The officials subsequently reviewed whether the penalty should be retaken, but the decision stood.

The final whistle confirmed a huge victory for Betis and a frustrating night for Real Madrid.

First Setback for Mourinho

The defeat is Mourinho’s first since beginning his second spell in charge of Real Madrid. Madrid had won their opening three league matches, making Friday’s result an unexpected setback.

Despite the loss, Real Madrid created enough chances to have taken something from the match. The club’s own match report noted that Madrid had the better opportunities and struck the woodwork three times.

However, football is ultimately decided by goals, and Betis were more clinical when their opportunity arrived.

For Betis, Parrott’s winner and Valles’ penalty save provided the perfect combination for a famous victory.

For Mourinho and Real Madrid, attention now turns to their response. The defeat will raise questions about their finishing and ability to convert dominance into results, particularly with a demanding Champions League schedule ahead.

Real Betis 1-0 Real Madrid. Troy Parrott scored the winner, Álvaro Valles saved Mbappé’s late penalty, and Mourinho’s perfect start in his return to Madrid is officially over.