José Mourinho's Real Madrid suffered their first defeat of the season after just four matchdays, losing at the La Cartuja Stadium against a Betis side that was not at their best moment. The result was surprising, considering that the Madrid side created more and clearer goal-scoring opportunities during the match.
Vinícius Jr. continues to be described as "the elephant in the dressing room" of Real Madrid, representing a persistent issue that the team has yet to resolve. The Madrid side is characterized in the article as "naïve," suggesting tactical or mental vulnerabilities that have been exploited by opponents.
Kylian Mbappé missed a penalty in stoppage time of the game, wasting a clear chance to avoid defeat. Additionally, player Espí saw a goal ruled out for an offside position, in a very controversial end to the match.
Hernández Hernández's refereeing decisions were strongly criticized in the article, being described as "erratic and pusillanimous" in his calls, which contributed to the atmosphere of protest surrounding the final result of the match.
