Real Betis end Real Madrid’s perfect start
Real Betis beat Real Madrid 1-0 to end Madrid’s perfect opening to the La Liga season. Substitute Troy Parrott scored nine minutes from time, and goalkeeper Álvaro Valles saved Kylian Mbappé’s stoppage-time penalty. The result delivered Betis a late victory while denying Madrid a point after it had a final chance to equalise.
Why it matters
The upset checks Real Madrid’s early momentum and gives Betis a prominent win over a title contender.
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Part of the September 5, 2026 brief.