Real Betis stun Real Madrid and end its unbeaten run

Real Betis ended Real Madrid’s unbeaten start with a 1-0 victory built on Troy Parrott’s opportunism and an unforgettable stoppage-time save from goalkeeper Valles.

Madrid dominated the opening minutes despite Betis’s high pressure. Valles denied Huijsen from close range in the 11th minute, then watched Vinicius hit the post from a difficult angle after the Brazilian found the goal unguarded. Betis gradually grew into the match through possession, with Isco dropping deeper and Antony creating danger on the right.

Madrid came closest in the first half during a rapid counterattack involving Arda Güler, Jude Bellingham, and Vinicius. Mbappé received the final pass and shot twice, but Natan cleared the first effort off the line before Marc Bartra blocked the rebound with his chest.

The second half became more even. Betis’s substitutions gave the home side fresh energy, while Parrott used his strength with his back to goal to help the team move out of its own half. The Irish striker, Betis’s most expensive signing of the summer, scored in his third appearance by reacting quickly to Courtois’s short clearance after Deossa won a corner in the air.

Madrid pushed for an equalizer in added time. Carlos Espí appeared to score, but an earlier offside ruled it out. Madrid then won a penalty after Natan fouled Vinicius, yet Mbappé’s low-power effort went to the right and Valles turned it away, completing the save that secured Betis’s victory.