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Real Betis's 1-0 win slightly flattered Madrid, who squandered 58% possession and a 2.35 xG advantage (per FBRef estimates) against Betis's 0.9 xG. Despite Madrid's 20 total shots (8 on target) to Betis's 10 (5 on target), Betis were more clinical when it mattered — Troy Parrott converted one of just 4 shots inside the box in the 81st minute, while Mbappé's missed 90+4' penalty (0.79 xG) summed up Madrid's wastefulness.

Betis absorbed pressure effectively, conceding 10 corners but blocking 3 shots and forcing Madrid into 9 off-target efforts. Key moments came from substitutes — Betis's double change in the 68th minute (Deossa and Parrott) preceded the goal, while Madrid's disjointed midfield (Camavinga and Valverde both booked) failed to control tempo despite 535 accurate passes. The decisive stat: Madrid underperformed their xG by 2.35 goals, their worst wastefulness in La Liga this season.