Real Madrid suffered a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Real Betis, with Isco scoring the winning penalty against his former team. The loss sees Real Madrid fall behind Barcelona in the La Liga title race.
Real Madrid suffered a setback in their La Liga title defense, losing 2-1 to Real Betis at the Benito Villamarin stadium on Saturday. Despite fielding a strong lineup, the reigning champions were outplayed by Betis, who moved level on points with league leaders Barcelona. The match saw an early lead for Real Madrid through Brahim Diaz after a well-constructed move involving 19 passes.
However, Betis responded swiftly with a Johnny Cardoso header from an Isco corner, capitalizing on Real Madrid's defensive lapse. The turning point came early in the second half when Antonio Rudiger brought down Jesus Rodriguez in the box, resulting in a penalty for Betis. Isco, returning to form after a lengthy injury layoff, confidently converted the penalty against his former club, sealing a deserved victory for Betis.Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti expressed his disappointment with his team's performance, stating that they lacked commitment and were outplayed by Betis. He acknowledged that the result was a significant blow to their title aspirations and emphasized the need for a strong reaction. Meanwhile, Isco lauded the team effort, highlighting the difficulty of facing a team like Real Madrid, who possess numerous attacking options. The 32-year-old playmaker expressed his happiness with the win against the current top team in La Liga and admitted that he always carries Madrid in his heart despite his departure in 2022
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