Liga shock: Real Madrid surprised by Real Betis (2-1) – Media7
Real Madrid underwent an unexpected defeat against Real Betis (2-1) during the 26ᵉ day of Laliga, disputed at the Benito Villamarín stadium. This setback slows down Madrid in their title race, while Betis is consolidating its place in the first half of the ranking.
A promising start for Madrid
The Merengues have however started the meeting with an opening of the rapid score of Ibrahim Díaz from the 10th minute. After a beautiful combination between Kylian Mbappé and Ferland Mendy, the latter delivered a specific center taken victoriously by Díaz.
Brahim Diaz Scored for Real Madrid 🇪🇸🧡 Pic.twitter.com/1cvi4SCP2G
– ᴍᴏᴜɴᴛᴀᴋʜᴀʙ ғᴏᴏᴛ 🇲🇦 (@Mountakhabfoot) March 1, 2025
Betis reacts with character
Real Betis was quick to answer. In the 34ᵉ minute, Jhonny Cardoso equalized an unstoppable head on a corner well struck by Isco, the former Madrid who shone against his old club.
🚨🇪🇸 Goal | Real Betis 1-1 Real Madrid | Johnny Cardoso
Johnny Cardoso Equalizes for Real Betis !!!!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/nltl3gpadx
– Tekkers Foot (@tekkersfoot) March 1, 2025
A decisive penalty for Betis
Upon returning from the locker room, the turn of the match occurred in the 54ᵉ minute. The referee granted a penalty to Betis after a fault in the surface. Isco, imperial, did not tremble and transformed the sentence, offering victory to the Verdiblancos.
🚨🇪🇸 Goal | Real Betis 2-1 Real Madrid | Isco
Isco has given real betis the lead !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
– Tekkers Foot (@tekkersfoot) March 1, 2025
Consequences in the classification
With this defeat, Real Madrid remains blocked at 54 points and loses ground on the leader. For its part, Real Betis climbs to sixth place with 38 points, strengthening its European ambitions.
🔝💚 qué Victoria, @Realbetis.#Laligaeasports | #Realbetisrealmadrid pic.twitter.com/uwdoivls7m
– Laliga (@laliga) March 1, 2025
This poor performance puts pressure on the men of Carlo Ancelotti, who will quickly bounce back to stay in the title race.
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