Real Madrid was again unable to convince in the Spanish La Liga and lost to Betis Sevilla. Local rival Atletico used this and is initially the leaders.
A long -time player of the Madrilenen made sure for the fourth defeat of the “royal” this season. From 2013 to 2022, Isco celebrated a lot of success with Real, now he was responsible for the fact that his ex-club continues to be in second place. In the 54th minute, the midfielder converted a penalty to 2: 1 (1: 1) final score, previously Johnny Cardoso (34.) compensated for the Madrid lead by Brahim Diaz (10th).
Bad Real Madrid series clears the way for Atletico
After the victory on the last matchday against FC Girona (2-0), Real returned to his negative run. From the past five games, the team of coach Carlo Ancelotti has only won four points and thus missed it several times to return to the top of the league.
Atletico Madrid is now on the Athletic Bilbao on Saturday evening with 1-0 (0: 0) and now has two points more than the local rival. Julian Alvarez was three days before the Madrid derby in the round of 16 of the Champions League With his goal in the 66th minute, once more the winning guarantee. On Sunday, FC Barcelona (plays against Real Sociedad) can return to first place.