Real Madrid, coached by Portuguese José Mourinho, suffered their first defeat in the Spanish football League, losing 1-0 to Betis in Seville, in the opening of the fourth round of the championship. The match took place at the Estadio de la Cartuja, Betis's borrowed home, and represented an unexpected result for the Merengue side.
During the first half, the scoreline remained goalless, with both teams failing to score. The match only gained intensity in the final stages, with the decisive moment coming when Irish Troy Parrot, who had come on as a substitute, scored the only goal of the match in the 81st minute of play.
The final phase of the challenge was marked by tension, particularly when the referee ruled out a goal for Carlos Espi for offside considered very questionable. The situation generated protest from Betis players and fans, increasing the emotional intensity of the match. Furthermore, the home team also wasted a great opportunity to score through a penalty.
