Real Madrid’s flawless beginning to the La Liga season came to an end on Friday night, following a narrow 1-0 defeat to Real Betis at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán Stadium. The decisive moment arrived late in the game when substitute Troy Parrott struck nine minutes from full time, while goalkeeper Álvaro Valles preserved the lead by denying Kylian Mbappé in stoppage time.
The match commenced at a vigorous pace, but the intensity diminished significantly after halftime as temperatures in Seville rose. The breakthrough occurred in the 81st minute for the home side. Parrott, who had been introduced in the 68th minute, capitalized on a quick reaction after Real Madrid keeper Thibaut Courtois tipped a header onto his path.
The result marks a significant shift in momentum for the Spanish giants, ending their early dominance. Meanwhile, Paris Saint-Germain also suffered a setback, falling to league leaders Monaco.
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