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Real Madrid's Perfect Start Ends in Betis Loss as Mbappe Misses Penalty
Jose Mourinho's winning streak in his second tenure at Real Madrid came to an end with a 1-0 La Liga defeat at Real Betis. The loss was compounded by Kylian Mbappe's missed penalty kick during the match.
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Real Madrid suffered their first La Liga setback under Jose Mourinho's management, falling 1-0 away to Real Betis in a result that halted the club's unbeaten run this season.
The Madrid side, which had impressed during Mourinho's return to the Bernabeu, were unable to break down a resilient Betis defense. The hosts' solitary goal proved decisive in securing victory and denying Real Madrid crucial points in their title challenge.
A turning point in the encounter came when Mbappe stepped up to take a penalty for Real Madrid but failed to convert the spot-kick. The miss proved costly as the Spanish club could not recover from the setback and find an equalizer before the final whistle.
The defeat represents Madrid's first league loss under Mourinho's second spell at the club and serves as a reminder of the challenges ahead in La Liga's competitive campaign. Real Madrid will look to return to winning ways in their next fixture.