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Real Betis v Real Madrid live updates: Troy Parrott starts on the bench in Seville

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  • Troy Parrott has been named among Real Betis substitutes for their La Liga match against Real Madrid in Seville.
  • The Ireland striker received a 4/10 rating from Estadio Deportivo after his first Betis start against Levante, despite assisting a goal in the defeat.
  • Real Madrid entered the match second with nine points from three games, while Real Betis had six points after three matches.

Troy Parrott will begin Real Betis’s La Liga match against Real Madrid on the bench, after Spanish media gave him a harsh assessment of his first start for the club.

Hell hath no fury like a footballer scorned by player ratings

· Paul O’BrienThe Irish Times writer introduced the discussion of Spanish media criticism of Troy Parrott’s performance.

Estadio Deportivo rated the Ireland striker 4/10 after Betis’s 5-2 defeat by Levante. The newspaper said he contributed to the opening Verdiblanco goal through determination and persistence, but missed a clear headed chance in the second half and never fully connected with his teammates.

Parrott had made his first Betis appearance as a substitute in the win over Valencia, contributing to Pablo Garcia’s 83rd-minute winner. That performance earned him a starting role against Levante, where he also supplied the assist for Marc Bartra’s first-half goal. His goal was ruled offside, and he missed another chance.

He was involved in the first Verdiblanco goal, more through sheer determination and persistence than skilful execution.

· Estadio DeportivoThe Spanish newspaper assessed Parrott’s contribution against Levante.

Real Madrid arrived in Seville with three wins from three games and nine points, level with Barcelona but behind on goal difference. Betis had six points after victories over Real Sociedad and Valencia, followed by the heavy loss to Levante. Kick-off at Estadio de La Cartuja was scheduled for 8 p.m. Irish time.

In the second half, he missed a header from a clear scoring position. He never quite clicked with his team-mates.

· Estadio DeportivoThe newspaper explained its critical rating of Parrott’s first Betis start.
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