SportsPublished: 5 September 2026 at 05:12

Parrott's goal sinks Real Madrid as Betis edge past Mbappe's men

Real Betis beat Real Madrid 1-0 in La Liga after Troy Parrott's goal, with Kylian Mbappe missing a stoppage-time penalty that could have earned Madrid a draw.

Real Betis produced a surprise result in La Liga, defeating title contenders Real Madrid 1-0 on home turf.

The only goal of the match came from Troy Parrott, whose strike proved decisive for the Seville-based side.

Late penalty drama

Deep into injury time, Real Madrid were awarded a penalty that offered a chance to salvage a point. French forward Kylian Mbappe stepped up to take it but failed to convert, sending his effort wide of the target.

Betis held on to their slim lead through the remaining minutes, securing a notable win against one of the league's top title challengers.

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