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Real Madrid's 1-0 defeat to Betis at La Cartuja confirmed a growing trend: Vinicius Junior remains untouchable for José Mourinho, but his influence on the attack has diminished. While the Brazilian searches for his best form, Arda Güler cements himself as indispensable and Yan Diomande waits for an opportunity that no longer points only to the right flank.
Javi
·6 min read
Troy Parrott scored nine minutes from time to end Real Madrid's perfect start in LaLiga and hand Jose Mourinho his first defeat since returning to the club. Alvaro Valles saved a stoppage-time penalty from Kylian Mbappe to secure the win for Real Betis.
Natilla·5 min read
Real Betis defeated Real Madrid 1-0 in La Liga thanks to a goal from Troy Parrott. Kylian Mbappe had the chance to rescue a point from the penalty spot in stoppage time but failed to convert. The result damages Real Madrid's push for the league title.
Javi·4 min read
Álvaro Valles delivered a superb performance as Real Betis beat Real Madrid at La Cartuja. The goalkeeper saved a penalty from Kylian Mbappé in stoppage time and explained how he studied the Frenchman's recent spot-kicks and what he said to disrupt his focus. Betis kept a clean sheet and collected three valuable points at home.
Matt·5 min read
Real Madrid demanded a retake after Álvaro Valles saved Kylian Mbappé's late penalty against Betis. Marc Bartra entered the box early and cleared the rebound, but one key detail explains why the penalty was not repeated. The defender's position at the moment of the kick changes everything.
InfoBlaugrana·5 min read
Real Madrid's director of football has been named among the candidates to take charge of River Plate for the new project that will begin in January. Reports from Argentina place Santiago Solari on the shortlist alongside Gerardo Martino, Hernán Crespo and Gabriel Milito.
Natilla·4 min read
José Mourinho's return to Real Madrid has surprised everyone with his relaxed attitude in press conferences and on the touchline. However, at Cadena SER they doubt this transformation is genuine. Julio Pulido and Manu Carreño believe the Portuguese coach's apparent peace will last only until the first criticism or controversial refereeing decisions arrive.
Matt·6 min read
Jude Bellingham has started the season looking like a player with something to prove. His two goals and three assists have helped Real Madrid win their opening three La Liga matches under Jose Mourinho. The English midfielder is enjoying a freer role closer to goal after overcoming injury setbacks.
varela·5 min read
The first visit of Real Madrid to the Patronato Obrero stadium, on February 19, 1933, ended without goals. It was a first for Real Betis, who had scored or conceded in all 52 previous official home games in La Liga and the Copa. The matchday 13 clash also ended Real Madrid's run of six straight wins.
Javi·6 min read
Raúl Asencio was cleared in the trial over the leaking of intimate images after the victims dropped the charges, but the scandal has left a stain that will be hard to erase. José Mourinho, the Real Madrid coach, delivered a blunt message from the press room. The academy defender is also dealing with a recent driving ban for exceeding the legal alcohol limit by four times.
Matt·5 min read