Mourinho blames naive Real Madrid players for 1-0 LaLiga loss to Betis

Mourinho blames naive Real Madrid players for a 1-0 LaLiga defeat to Real Betis at Sevilla’s Benito Villamarín on Friday night. Los Blancos dominated possession and created chances but failed to score, while Troy Parrott netted the winner in the 81st minute. Kylian Mbappe also missed a late penalty that could have equalised.

After the match, Mourinho said his players were naive, pointing out that Betis deliberately fouled Real Madrid stars like Fede Valverde to draw cards, yet Madrid players got up quickly without retaliating. He noted that Arda Guler received a yellow for a minor foul after Betis had already targeted him, and that the visitors’ smart tactics disrupted Madrid’s rhythm.

The loss ends Real Madrid’s perfect start to the season and raises questions about their discipline and ability to handle provocative opponents. Betis’ victory boosts their push for a European spot, while Madrid must regroup quickly ahead of their next fixture.

If you’re a Madrid supporter, will you demand stricter discipline from the squad, or accept that occasional lapses are part of a long title chase?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/05/laliga-why-real-madrid-lost-1-0-to-betis-mourinho/