The decisive moment came deep into stoppage time when Real Madrid were awarded a penalty after Natan brought down Vinícius Júnior inside the box. Mbappé took responsibility for the spot kick, but Valles stayed alert and made the crucial save to protect Betis’ lead. Valles immediately celebrated the save with enormous emotion, with the goalkeeper moving towards Mbappé during the celebrations. The heated moment quickly became one of the most talked about scenes from the match, adding extra drama to an already tense ending.

The Betis goalkeeper had enjoyed an impressive performance throughout the game and his preparation for Mbappé’s penalties ultimately paid off. Valles revealed that he had studied the French forward’s previous attempts and decided in advance which direction he would go. Betis had taken the lead in the 81st minute through Troy Parrott. The forward reacted quickest after Thibaut Courtois saved a header, firing the rebound into the net to give the hosts a crucial advantage. Real Madrid came close to an equaliser soon after. Mbappé hit the crossbar, while Carlos Espí appeared to have scored with a spectacular bicycle kick. However, the goal was ruled out for offside following a VAR review.

The late penalty created another opportunity for Madrid, but Valles' save ensured that Betis held on for all three points. There was also a lengthy VAR review over possible encroachment during the penalty, but officials ultimately decided that the kick did not need to be retaken. The defeat marked Real Madrid’s first loss of the season and ended their run of three consecutive LaLiga victories. For Betis, the win was a major statement, with Parrott’s goal and Valles’ heroics combining to produce a memorable night in Seville. For Valles, the penalty save was the defining moment of the evening. His performance not only denied one of football’s biggest stars but also helped Betis secure a victory against a Madrid side that had started the campaign in impressive form.