Real Madrid suffered their first defeat of the season in a dramatic clash against Real Betis at La Cartuja, but the post-match talk has been dominated by a single moment of officiating controversy. Despite claims that Marc Bartra encroached on Kylian Mbappe's late penalty, the officials correctly stood by their decision not to order a retake.
Jose Mourinho has finalised his Real Madrid squad for the new Champions League campaign, making a ruthless call to exclude experienced defender Ferland Mendy. The French left-back continues to recover from a long-term muscle injury and has subsequently lost his place in the European squad to a highly rated teenage midfielder.
Real Madrid head coach Jose Mourinho has delivered a firm warning to defender Raul Asencio following his recent off-field disciplinary issues. While the 23-year-old was cleared of charges relating to an explicit video, a separate traffic conviction has left his manager visibly frustrated.
Former Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti paid a special visit to Real Madrid City to meet Jose Mourinho and the first-team squad. The current Brazil head coach backed Mourinho to succeed at the Bernabeu as crucial LaLiga and Champions League fixtures approach.
