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Real Betis 2-1 Real Madrid: Isco Nets winner against the former club

Real Betis came from behind to beat Real Madrid and Isco achieved the winner against his former club.

The visitors, who took second place in La Liga, went ahead when Kylian Mbappe Ferland Mendy looked, who, after Brahim Diaz, put up close in an empty network.

Madrid had a few chances to double her lead before Johnny Cardoso compensated with a 34th-minute header from Isco's Corner.

Isco – Betis against the club, in which he had spent nine years, received a 54th minute punishment after Antonio Rudiger Jesus Rodriguez fouled in the box.

The hosts got almost a third when Cucho Hernandez shot far after he was selected by Manchester United Liverscea Antony, who was available after his team had won an objection to his red card last week.

Betis, who was managed by ex-Madrid and Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini, changes to sixth place in the La Liga table and earns their victory with 18 shots at Madrids nine.

It was the fourth time this season that Carlo Ancelotti's team lost in La Liga and they remain behind Barcelona because of the difference in the gate.

Atletico Madrid was able to overtake later on Saturday (8:00 p.m. GMT) with a win against the sporty Bilbao.