Isco’s Betis upset Liga champions Real Madrid
SEVILLA, SPAIN - MARCH 1: (L-R) Isco of Real Betis Sevilla, Luka Modric of Real Madrid during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Betis Sevilla v Real Madrid at the Estadio Benito Villamarin on March 1, 2025 in Sevilla Spain.
La Liga champions Real Madrid suffered a dent to their title defence with a 2-1 defeat at Real Betis on Saturday.
Isco scored the winner from the penalty spot against his former side, who are level on points with league leaders Barcelona, who face Real Sociedad on Sunday.
Atletico Madrid, third, host Athletic Bilbao later Saturday and can move top with a victory.
The visitors took the lead at the Benito Villamarin stadium through Brahim Diaz but Betis struck back with a Johnny Cardoso header.
Isco secured the Andalusian side a deserved victory with a penalty ea...