LaLiga: Mourinho suffers first defeat as Real Betis stun Madrid
Jose Mourinho has suffered his first defeat following his Real Madrid return, after they lost 1-0 at Real Betis in LaLiga on Friday. Los Blancos came into the game with a perfect record, having won their opening three fixtures. However, they struggled to break down their hosts for most of the game. Betis then took the […] LaLiga: Mourinho suffers first defeat as Real Betis stun Madrid
Troy Parrott's late goal secured a dramatic win for Real Betis against their former club Real Madrid, marking Jose Mourinho's first loss of his second spell at the Spanish giants. The Republic of Ireland striker fired home nine minutes from full-time, only for Kylian Mbappe to equalise with a spectacular bicycle kick four minutes later.
Referee VAR ruled out Mbappe's equaliser for offside following a review. Substitute Carlos Espi met a cross from Vinicius Junior with a bicycle kick, but the goal was also deemed invalid for offside. Despite the loss, Mourinho praised his team's collective effort and commended the Betis players for their street smarts. Elsewhere, Paris Saint-Germain failed to start their Ligue 1 campaign on a winning note, with Monaco rallying to win 2-1.
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