La Liga: Madrid deserved win despite 1-0 loss to Betis, says Mourinho

Real Madrid suffered their first defeat of the La Liga season, losing 1-0 to Real Betis. The match at La Cartuja Stadium was decided by a late goal from Troy Parrott, who scored in the 81st minute after Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois parried a header into his path.

Jose Mourinho's side had dominated the game, creating several chances but failing to convert them. Kylian Mbappe had a late penalty saved by Betis goalkeeper Alvaro Valles, and Carlos Espi's acrobatic equaliser was ruled out for offside. According to Yahoo Sports and Daily Trust, Mourinho expressed his disappointment, stating that his team "deserved to win but deserving to win does not give you points."

Mourinho praised his centre-backs, Ibrahima Konate and Dean Huijsen, for their performance, saying they were "imperial" and controlled the match. Despite the loss, Mourinho was happy with his team's attitude and performance, faulting none of his players individually.

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