Real Madrid put in a bad performance vs. Real Betis, while Man United went out of the FA Cup. Plus: Napoli miss their chance vs. Inter and Leipzig's struggles continue as Gab Marcotti recaps the weekend.
Real Madrid slumped to a 2-1 defeat at Real Betis after their former player Isco converted a second-half penalty on Saturday, denying the visitors the chance to top LaLiga.
Kylian Mbappé was not included in Real Madrid's squad for the Copa del Rey match against Real Sociedad on Wednesday. Coach Carlo Ancelotti said Tuesday Mbappé was going to be available for the first leg of the semifinals in Basque Country,
Gerard Martín, Marc Casadó, Ronald Araujo and Robert Lewandowski scored a goal each to put Barcelona one point ahead of second-placed Atletico Madrid at the top of the Spanish league. Barcelona is three points ahead of third-placed Real Madrid, which lost 2-1 at Real Betis on Saturday, when Atletico beat Athletic Bilbao 1-0 at home.
Real Madrid faces Real Sociedad in a Copa del Rey match at Reale Arena in San Sebastián, Spain, on Wednesday, (2/26/25).