Mourinho praises Konate, Huijsen after Real Madrid lose 1-0 to Betis
Real Madrid fell 1-0 to Real Betis on Friday night, September 4, 2026, at La Cartuja Stadium in Seville, with Troy Parrott scoring the only goal. Despite the loss, manager Jose Mourinho lauded centre-backs Ibrahima Konate and Dean Huijsen, saying they were “imperial” and controlled absolutely everything in the match. He noted the team created many goal-scoring chances but failed to convert them. This loss represents Mourinho’s first defeat since taking over as Real Madrid manager.
The result matters for Nigerian fans who follow Los Blancos, as it shows defensive solidity but highlights a lack of finishing that could cost them in tighter games. Looking ahead, Real Madrid face Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday, September 9, a crucial test of whether the back‑line can keep clean sheets while the attack finds its rhythm. After the Inter clash, Madrid travel to face Valencia in LaLiga next weekend.
Will you back Konate and Huijsen to maintain their imperious defending in Europe, or do you think Madrid need a new striker to turn dominance into wins?