Jose Mourinho head coach of Real Madrid gives instructions during the LaLiga EA Sports 2026/27 match between Real Betis Balompie and Real Madrid at Estadio La Cartuja on September 6, 2026 in Seville, Spain. (Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto)
José Mourinho admitted he could not explain Real Madrid’s defeat to Real Betis despite believing his side dominated the La Liga encounter on Thursday.
Madrid suffered a 1-0 defeat at La Cartuja, with Mourinho insisting that his team produced enough to win the game but failed to take their chances.
Troy Parrott scored in the 81st minute to give Betis the lead after Thibaut Courtois had saved Nelson Deossa’s header, with Parrott reacting quickest to the rebound.
Madrid then had a chance to rescue a point deep into stoppage time after Vinicius Junior was fouled in the box, but Kylian Mbappe’s penalty was saved by Betis goalkeeper Alvaro Valles.
