Real Betis Stun Real Madrid 1-0 as Mbappe Misses Stoppage-Time Penalty

Real Betis stunned Real Madrid 1-0 at La Cartuja, ending Jose Mourinho's perfect start to his second spell in charge with a dramatic finish that saw Kylian Mbappe miss a stoppage-time penalty.

Madrid dominated for long spells, with Vinicius Junior striking the post from an Arda Guler pass in the first half, and Mbappe twice denied by heroic blocks from Natan and Marc Bartra. But Betis snatched the lead nine minutes from time when Troy Parrott, on his home debut since a summer move from AZ Alkmaar, fired home the rebound after Thibaut Courtois had saved Nelson Deossa's header, scoring his first goal for the club.

Madrid thought they had salvaged a point when substitute Carlos Espi scored a stunning acrobatic volley from a Vinicius cross, only for the goal to be ruled out for offside in the build-up. Deep into stoppage time, Vinicius won a penalty after being fouled by Natan in the box, handing Mbappe a golden chance to rescue the game. But Betis goalkeeper Alvaro Valles guessed correctly and saved to his right, sparking wild celebrations at La Cartuja. "I genuinely don't know why we lost. We played so well," said Mourinho afterward. "I have nothing to reproach my players for."

The defeat ends Madrid's perfect start to the La Liga season under Mourinho, while Betis pick up a major confidence boost after a difficult opening to their own campaign.