Real Madrid’s flawless start to the La Liga season came to an unexpected halt on Friday, suffering a 1-0 defeat against Real Betis. The decisive moment arrived in the 81st minute when substitute Troy Parrott scored, capitalizing on a parry from goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois.

The match opened with intense energy, but the tempo slowed after halftime under the sweltering Seville heat. Parrott, introduced in the 68th minute, proved to be the game-changer, reacting swiftly to secure the lead for Betis. Just minutes later, Kylian Mbappé hit the crossbar, and a potential equalizer from Carlos Espí was disallowed for offside following a VAR review.

In a nail-biting finish, Betis nearly doubled their lead with a long-range effort from Nelson Deossa, but Courtois made a crucial save. Real Madrid received a late lifeline when Natan fouled Vinícius Júnior in the box, but Valles denied Mbappé’s penalty, ensuring Betis took home all three points.

José Mourinho expressed his disbelief post-match, stating, "My team played a great game... If we had drawn, we would have been left frustrated, so imagine how we feel after losing." He praised his players’ performance but acknowledged the street-smart tactics of Betis.

In other matches, Monaco continued their strong start in Ligue 1, defeating Paris Saint-Germain after a comeback, while Lyon and Como secured victories in their respective leagues, with Como leading Serie A.

The weekend promises more exciting action as teams vie for top positions in their leagues.