Real Betis produced a dramatic 1-0 victory over Real Madrid in La Liga on Friday, with Kylian Mbappé missing a stoppage-time penalty to complete a miserable night for José Mourinho’s side.
The defeat saw Madrid squander the opportunity to rescue a point after a tightly contested encounter in which neither side could find the breakthrough during the opening 45 minutes.
Real Madrid appeared to have been handed a lifeline deep into added time when they were awarded a penalty in the 95th minute. However, Mbappé failed to convert from the spot as Betis held on for a memorable victory.
The hosts had taken the lead in the 81st minute through Troy Parrott, who broke the deadlock after Betis had frustrated Madrid for much of the contest.
Madrid had earlier seen Arda Güler receive a booking in first-half stoppage time, while Eduardo Camavinga was also cautioned shortly after the interval.
Betis responded to Madrid’s pressure with a disciplined defensive display, protecting their advantage despite the visitors’ late push for an equaliser.
The match also featured a VAR intervention in the closing stages before the dramatic penalty decision that ultimately went begging.
For Mourinho, the result will represent a frustrating setback as his Madrid side failed to turn their possession and late pressure into a goal.
Betis, meanwhile, held their nerve through a tense finish to claim all three points and stun the Spanish giants.
Mbappé’s missed penalty in the fifth minute of added time proved decisive, leaving Madrid empty-handed after a night in which they were unable to find the net.
