Real Madrid suffered its first defeat of the current season. The team lost to host Real Betis by a score of 1-0 on Friday evening in the fourth round of the Spanish Soccer League.
The match remained scoreless until the 81st minute, when Troy Barrot scored the game-winning goal for Real Betis.
Real Madrid tried to mount a comeback in the final minutes. Carlos Espí scored a goal three minutes before the end, but the referee disallowed it after consulting the Video Assistant Referee (VAR).
Real Madrid had a golden opportunity to equalize in stoppage time. However, Kylian Mbappé missed a penalty kick, and the match ended with a victory for the home team.
Real Madrid remains in second place with 9 points after three consecutive wins. The team trails league-leading Barcelona on goal difference.
Barcelona can extend its lead at the top of the table when it visits Valencia on Sunday evening. Meanwhile, Real Betis moved up to 9 points following their thrilling victory over Real Madrid.
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