Dean Huijsen described Real Madrid’s 1-0 defeat by Real Betis in La Liga as an undeserved result after his side dominated much of Friday’s match in Seville.
The Spain international central defender said the outcome did not reflect the balance of play, with Real Madrid producing a commanding performance without finding the goal needed to turn their advantage into points. Real Betis, however, secured victory with a late strike that settled a closely contested scoreline.
The decisive moment came in the 81st minute, when the home side scored to move in front. Real Madrid were unable to respond before the final whistle, despite their earlier control of the match.
Kylian Mbappe then had an opportunity to rescue a point in added time after Real Madrid were awarded a penalty. The forward failed to convert from the spot, leaving the visitors empty-handed and confirming a 1-0 victory for Real Betis.
Huijsen’s assessment of the match was summed up by his description of it as: “An undeserved defeat for Real Madrid.”
The result leaves Jose Mourinho’s team on nine points from their opening four league matches. Real Betis have collected the same number of points, while Barcelona also have nine points but have played one match fewer.
For Real Madrid, the defeat represents a missed opportunity to add to their points total after a match in which their performance was considered stronger than the final score suggested. Their inability to convert their advantage into a goal, followed by Mbappe’s missed penalty, proved costly.
Real Betis, meanwhile, made the most of the crucial opening created late in the game. Their 81st-minute goal was enough to decide the contest, despite Real Madrid’s efforts to remain in control.
The penalty in added time offered the clearest chance for Real Madrid to avoid defeat, but its failure to find the net ensured that Betis claimed all three points. The result leaves both teams level on nine points after four rounds of the Spanish championship, while Barcelona remain on the same total with a game in hand.