But the 24-year-old Dubliner, who signed in a reported €20 million deal from AZ Alkmaar, was in the stands to watch his new teammates secure the win and make a promising start to the new campaign following last season’s fifth-place finish.
Rodrigo Riquelme’s tidy volley from Cucho Hernandez’s cross to the back post after 63 minutes secured all three points for Manuel Pellegrini’s side from a tight and even game.
On Saturday, José Mourinho starts his second reign as Real Madrid coach at Espanyol, after Los Blancos went back-to-back seasons without winning a major trophy.
Hansi Flick’s Spanish champions Barcelona visit Elche on Sunday in their first game of the season.
A new signing in the stands 👀
Troy Parrott is watching Real Betis in action tonight after signing for the club yesterday 💚 pic.twitter.com/9Jpq9CQzeD
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Troy Parrott watches on as Real Betis win La Liga opener
La Liga:
Real Betis 1
Real Sociedad 0
REAL BETIS KICKED off their Spanish La Liga campaign with a 1-0 victory over last season’s Copa del Rey winners Real Sociedad on Friday.
The game came too soon for Irish international Troy Parrott, who officially signed for the club on Thursday.
But the 24-year-old Dubliner, who signed in a reported €20 million deal from AZ Alkmaar, was in the stands to watch his new teammates secure the win and make a promising start to the new campaign following last season’s fifth-place finish.
Rodrigo Riquelme’s tidy volley from Cucho Hernandez’s cross to the back post after 63 minutes secured all three points for Manuel Pellegrini’s side from a tight and even game.
On Saturday, José Mourinho starts his second reign as Real Madrid coach at Espanyol, after Los Blancos went back-to-back seasons without winning a major trophy.
Hansi Flick’s Spanish champions Barcelona visit Elche on Sunday in their first game of the season.
Additional reporting by Paul Fennessy
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