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Troy Parrott scores winner as Jose Mourinho loses first game of Real Madrid return

By WAF News Desk 1 min read
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Troy Parrott scores winner as Jose Mourinho loses first game of Real Madrid return

Vicotry for Real Betis ended Real Madrid’s perfect start

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Real Betis defeated Real Madrid 1-0 in Seville, with Troy Parrott scoring the decisive goal. Goalkeeper Álvaro Valles saved a stoppage-time penalty from Kylian Mbappé to secure victory. The result marks José Mourinho's first loss since returning to Real Madrid. Mourinho acknowledged his team played naively but declined to single out Mbappé for criticism following the penalty miss.

What we know

  • Troy Parrott's goal gave Betis a 1-0 victory over Real Madrid in Seville
  • Álvaro Valles saved Kylian Mbappé's stoppage-time penalty to preserve the result
  • José Mourinho has work ahead to earn consistent wins against elite opponents

Why it matters

The loss represents Mourinho's first defeat in his Real Madrid return and underscores defensive vulnerabilities despite Real Madrid creating chances. The result suggests defensive or tactical adjustments may be needed for Madrid to compete consistently at the highest level.

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