Alvaro Valles

Alvaro Valles is the goalkeeper for Real Betis, a Spanish La Liga soccer team. He recently gained prominence in news coverage for his role in Real Betis' 1-0 victory over Real Madrid on Friday, September 4, 2026. The match marked the end of Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho's winning start to his second spell in charge. Valles became particularly newsworthy when he saved a late penalty kick taken by Real Madrid's star player, Kylian Mbappe. This crucial save preserved Real Betis' lead and contributed significantly to their win, handing Real Madrid their first league defeat of the season. Valles' performance highlights his importance to Real Betis and his capability to perform under pressure against top-tier opposition.