{
  "id": 5748291,
  "title": "Mbappe misses penalty as Parrott lifts Betis past Real Madrid",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/mbappe-misses-penalty-as-parrott-lifts-betis-past-real-madrid",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-05T08:02:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Citizen",
    "slug": "the-citizen",
    "url": "https://www.citizen.co.za/sport/soccer/world-soccer/mbappe-misses-penalty-as-parrott-lifts-betis-past-real-madrid/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Troy Parrott scored his first goal for Real Betis in a 1-0 victory over Real Madrid on Friday, ending Jose Mourinho’s team's perfect start to the La Liga season. With a late penalty miss by Kylian Mbappe sealing the win for Betis, the Spanish champions maintained their impressive start to the season. Madrid had won their first three games under Mourinho in his second tenure, but Betis' goalkeeper, Alvaro Valles, denied Mbappe from the penalty spot in stoppage time. Vinicius Junior's post from Arda Guler in the first half saw Parrott's rebound from a powerful Thibaut Courtois save help Betis take the lead. Despite a disallowed goal by Carlos Espi, Mbappe's well-struck penalty attempt was thwarted by Valles, lifting Betis to nine points from four matches, tying them with Real Madrid heading into their second Champions League appearance. Mourinho expressed frustration, admitting his team missed chances but refused to dwell on the controversial moments. Barcelona can take the lead at the top with a fourth consecutive win if they defeat Valencia, while Real Madrid face Italian champions Inter Milan in their Champions League opener next Tuesday, and Betis travel to France to face Lille.",
  "summary": "\"The team played a great game. Sometimes you lose and cannot explain how,\" said Mourinho.",
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  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "IOL",
        "title": "Mbappe misses penalty as Parrott lifts Betis past Real Madrid",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/mbappe-misses-penalty-as-parrott-lifts-betis-past-real-madrid-5752548",
        "published": "2026-09-05T09:03:00.000Z"
      }
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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."
}