Real Madrid stumbled in the three-way race for the Spanish league title as Isco Alarcón guided Real Betis to a 2-1 comeback win over the defending champion on Saturday. The former Madrid player delivered a corner kick that was headed in by fellow midfielder Johnny Cardoso in the 34th minute,

La Liga champions Real Madrid suffered a dent to their title defence with a 2-1 defeat at Real Betis on Saturday. Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti picked a strong line up, with no breathing room in the title race,

Isco inspired Real Betis to a 2-1 victory at home to his former employers Real Madrid in a cathartic and potentially decisive win on Saturday evening. Much was made of Vinicius Junior's inclusion as the prolific winger made his 300th appearance for Madrid but it was a player with 353 matches in the capital club's colours who proved to be the difference at the Benito Villamarin.