Real Betis upset Real Madrid in the Spanish La Liga matchday 26. The home team Real Betis came from behind to beat La liga defending champions Real Madrid 2-1. Isco who is a former Real Madrid player was the player that scored the decider as he helped his present club beat the his former club.
The visitors, who sit second in La Liga, went ahead when Kylian Mbappe picked out Ferland Mendy, who squared for Brahim Diaz to slot into an empty net. Real Madrid were to double their lead as they had a couple of chances after the first goal but they failed to.
Johnny Cardoso found the equaliser in the 34th-minute of the game with a header from Isco’s corner. Isco who spent nine years in Madrid soon converted a 54th-minute penalty to give Betis the lead.
The hosts almost got a third when Cucho Hernandez shot wide after being picked out by Antony. Real Betis, managed Manuel Pellegrini, move up to sixth in the La Liga table while Madrid remain second.
It was the fourth time this season Carlo Ancelotti’s side have lost in La Liga and they remain behind Barcelona on goal difference. Atletico Madrid could overtake them with a win against Athletic Bilbao later on Saturday.
