Real loses to Betis and could fall to third
Johnny, a midfielder who played for Internacional, was one of the names in Betis’ victory
Turn, turn
Real Madrid dominated much of the game and lost 2-1 away to Betis this Saturday in LaLiga. The Madrid team could drop to third place if Atlético wins its game this round. Isco, a former Real midfielder, was the best on the pitch with a penalty goal, an assist and some great plays. Also noteworthy was midfielder Johnny, a former Internacional player, who headed Betis’ first goal and almost scored another, but Courtois stopped him. Brahim Díaz opened the scoring for Real early in the match.
In the table
Real Madrid started the Spanish league round in second place, with the same number of points as leaders Barcelona: 54. Barça can start the round at the top if they beat Real Sociedad this Sunday. Atlético de Madrid, which has 53 points, plays this Saturday at home against Athletic Bilbao, who are in fourth place with 48 points. Betis moved to 38 points and are now in sixth, opening up a two-point lead over Rayo Vallecano, who drew in the round.
Law of the ex
Real Madrid started the game by imposing themselves, exchanging passes in attack and it didn’t take long for Brahim Díaz to score. The midfielder received the ball in the box with virtually no goalkeeper after a beautiful pass from Mendy. But that was it. From then on, Real Madrid retreated, created space and marked poorly, and Betis grew in the game under the command of Isco, who has already played for the Madrid club. The player took a corner kick for Johnny to equalize with a beautiful header. Soon after, the play was repeated, but this time the Brazilian stopped it in the hands of Courtois.
The second half continued with Betis playing better. On a counterattack, Isco passed to Jesús Rodríguez, who ran into the area at speed and was awarded a penalty by Rüdiger. Isco took the shot well and turned it around. After that, the home team continued to play better and missed a few opportunities to extend their lead. Antony didn’t shine, but he was important in holding the ball on the right and helping with the marking, as well as leading some dangerous counterattacks and relieving Betis’s pressure. Real only tried to put pressure on at the end, after Endrick replaced Mbappé, but the team’s attacking sector was not inspired. Vini Jr. and Rodrygo had discreet performances and appeared more in the final minutes of the match.
