How Jose Mourinho seeded Real Madrid's defeat to Real Betis seven years ago
Real Madrid suffered a 1-0 defeat to Real Betis in a La Liga match, with former Tottenham player Troy Parrott scoring the decisive goal. The article reflects on Jose Mourinho's past management of Parrott and his influence on the player's development.
Why it matters
The match highlights the competitive nature of La Liga and the long-term impact of managerial mentorship on professional athletes.
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Jose Mourinho's flying start to his second spell as Real Madrid head coach shuddered to a halt on Friday evening as Real Betis claimed a 1-0 win at La Cartuja.
Madrid won each of their first three La Liga matches, putting four goals apiece past Real Sociedad and Malaga heading into their trip to Seville.
But Mourinho's men came up short against a Betis side led by his old foe Manuel Pellegrini, as Kylian Mbappe had a late penalty saved to compound their misery.
The headlines were stolen by another figure from Mourinho's past.
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