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Bartra explains 'rehearsed' penalty tactic that thwarted Mbappe

Real Madrid suffered a frustrating 1-0 defeat to Real Betis after Kylian Mbappe missed a crucial penalty. Betis defender Marc Bartra has since revealed the clever tactical secret behind his decisive clearance following the save, admitting he consulted a former referee to exploit the encroachment rules.

Pellegrini hits back at Mourinho after Madrid win

Manuel Pellegrini has hit back at Jose Mourinho’s assessment of Real Betis’ dramatic victory over Real Madrid, dismissing claims that his side merely rode their luck to secure the three points. The Chilean tactician watched his side bounce back from a disappointing defeat to Levante by defeating the Spanish giants at La Cartuja.

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Mourinho hits out at refereeing 'criteria' after Madrid fall to shock defeat against Betis

Real Madrid suffered a frustrating 1-0 defeat to Real Betis after Kylian Mbappe missed a stoppage-time penalty to rescue a point. Troy Parrott scored a late winner for the hosts on an evening that saw Jose Mourinho heavily question the officiating.

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Mourinho slams 'naive' Madrid after Betis loss

Jose Mourinho did not hold back following Real Madrid's first major stumble of the season against Real Betis. Although the Portuguese manager initially maintained a calm tone, he ultimately pointed to his players' lack of savvy compared to the cunning of the Betis side.

Mbappe penalty controversy: Why it wasn't retaken?

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.