Real Betis stuns Real Madrid 2-1 in La Liga clash

Real Madrid suffered a 2-1 defeat to Real Betis, falling short in their pursuit of the La Liga title. The match saw Madrid take an early lead through Brahim Díaz, but Betis equalized with a header from Johnny Cardoso following a corner by Isco. The former Madrid player then secured the win for Betis by converting a penalty after Jesús Rodríguez was fouled by Antonio Rüdiger. Despite Madrid's efforts, including a strong start and multiple chances, they could not regain control of the match. This defeat leaves Madrid tied on points with Barcelona but having played one more game, with Atlético Madrid just one point behind. The loss is particularly significant as it marks a milestone victory for Betis manager Manuel Pellegrini against his former club.