Real Betis Tops Real Madrid 2-1 in La Liga Clash

Real Madrid suffered a 2-1 defeat to Real Betis, marking their second loss of the month and complicating their La Liga title ambitions. The match began positively for Madrid, with Brahim Díaz scoring in the 10th minute after a well-coordinated play involving Kylian Mbappe and Ferland Mendy. However, Betis equalized just before halftime through Johnny Cardoso's header from an Isco corner, and Isco later converted a penalty in the 54th minute after Antonio Rüdiger fouled Jesús Rodríguez. This defeat leaves Madrid trailing behind Barcelona and one point ahead of Atletico Madrid in a tightly contested title race. The performance raised concerns about Madrid's defensive stability and midfield control, especially in light of key player absences. As a result, Madrid's chances of securing the title have significantly diminished with only 12 games remaining in the season.