Troy Parrott scores first goal for Real Betis to earn stunning win over Real Madrid
Troy Parrott scored the winning goal for Real Betis in a 1-0 victory over Real Madrid, ending the latter's perfect start to the season. The match featured a disallowed goal and a missed penalty by Kylian Mbappé.
Why it matters
The result is a significant upset in La Liga, impacting the early-season standings and highlighting the performance of a rising Irish talent.
REPUBLIC OF IRELAND’S Troy Parrott emerged as the hero for Real Betis as he scored his first goal since joining the La Liga outfit to earn a stunning victory over Real Madrid.
The result ended a perfect start for Jose Mourinho’s side.
Parrott, who came on in the 68th minute, scored what proved to be the only goal of the game on 81 minutes.
The game ended in a frantic conclusion as Real Madrid had a goal disallowed by VAR before Kylian Mbappé missed a penalty in injury time. There was a brief consultation over whether a retake should have been awarded, but the referee eventually waved play on as the seconds ticked away to a huge win for Real Betis.
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