Parrott Strikes Late as Real Madrid Suffer First La Liga Loss; Liverpool Secure First Win

Real Madrid's perfect start to the La Liga season came to an end on Friday as they were defeated 1-0 by Real Betis. Substitute Troy Parrott scored the decisive goal nine minutes from time, and goalkeeper Álvaro Valles saved Kylian Mbappé's stoppage-time penalty to seal the victory for Betis. The match, played in hot conditions in Seville, saw a drop in tempo after halftime, with Parrott's opportunistic finish proving to be the difference.

In other league action, Liverpool secured their first win under new manager Andoni Iraola, defeating Ipswich Town 2-0 at Portman Road. Alexander Isak was the hero for Liverpool, scoring twice in the opening ten minutes. Despite a strong performance, Ipswich manager Gary O'Neil lamented his team's inability to convert their chances. Meanwhile, Paris Saint-Germain also suffered their first league defeat, losing 2-1 at home to Monaco.