{
  "id": 5660074,
  "title": "Mbappe misses penalty as Parrott lifts Betis past Real Madrid",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/mbappe-misses-penalty-as-parrott-lifts-betis-past-real-madrid-5660074",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-04T21:48:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/sports/2026/09/05/mbappe-misses-penalty-as-parrott-lifts-betis-past-real-madrid"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a dramatic La Liga encounter, Troy Parrott secured a 1-0 victory for Real Betis over Real Madrid, rescuing Jose Mourinho's team from a perfect start to the season. Kylian Mbappe failed to capitalize on a late penalty chance, as Betis goalkeeper Alvaro Valles made a crucial save from the spot in stoppage time. Vinicius Junior's post-header and Mbappe's thwarted efforts by Natan and Marc Bartra had already set the stage for Madrid's struggle to break down Betis' defense. Despite Carlos Espi's offside disallowed goal and Mbappe's missed penalty, Betis managed to level the match, equalizing Parrott's first goal for the club. The result saw both teams tied at nine points from four matches, as the pair prepare to face each other in the Champions League.",
  "summary": "Troy Parrott scored his first goal for Real Betis in a 1-0 win over Real Madrid, ending Jose Mourinho's side's perfect start to the La Liga season.",
  "key_points": [],
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "El Pais",
        "title": "Betis brakes Madrid happy Mourinho",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/el-betis-frena-al-madrid-feliz-de-mourinho",
        "published": "2026-09-04T21:44:10.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Mbappe misses penalty as Parrott lifts Betis past Real Madrid",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/mbappe-misses-penalty-as-parrott-lifts-betis-past-real-madrid-5657518",
        "published": "2026-09-04T21:48:59.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Mbappe misses penalty as Parrott lifts Betis past Real Madrid",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/mbappe-misses-penalty-as-parrott-lifts-betis-past-real-madrid",
        "published": "2026-09-04T22:14:57.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}