Isco scored the winner against his former club as Real Betis claimed a 2-1 victory against Real Madrid, MySportDab reports.
Betis secured a 2-1 victory over Real Madrid at the Estadio Benito Villamarín where a lot went down with the home side getting the job done.
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Real Madrid initiated the match with vigor, aiming to capitalize on their recent form. Their efforts bore fruit in the 10th minute when Brahim Díaz found the back of the net.
A swift interplay involving Kylian Mbappé and Ferland Mendy culminated in Díaz slotting the ball past the Betis goalkeeper, Rui Silva, giving the visitors an early lead.
Undeterred, Real Betis responded with determination. In the 34th minute, they earned a corner kick, which Isco Alarcón expertly delivered into the penalty area.
Midfielder Johnny Cardoso rose above the defense to head the ball into the net, leveling the score at 1-1.
As the first half drew to a close, Betis nearly seized the lead. Another corner from Isco found Cardoso, whose header seemed destined for goal.
However, Real Madrid’s goalkeeper, Thibaut Courtois, showcased his reflexes with a remarkable save, tipping the ball over the crossbar to maintain the stalemate.
The second half commenced with both teams seeking to assert dominance as they searched for something to put them ahead.
The turning point arrived in the 60th minute when Betis forward Jesús Rodríguez was brought down in the box by Real Madrid defender Antonio Rüdiger.
The referee awarded a penalty to Betis and issued a yellow card to Rüdiger—a decision that sparked debate among pundits.
Some analysts, including Iturralde González, opined that Rüdiger’s challenge warranted a red card rather than a yellow.
Isco stepped up to take the penalty and calmly converted, placing the ball beyond Courtois’s reach and granting Betis a 2-1 advantage.
Real Madrid intensified their offensive efforts in pursuit of an equalizer. Despite creating several opportunities, they were unable to penetrate Betis’s resolute defense.
A potential penalty appeal for a challenge on Rodrygo was dismissed by the referee, a decision supported by analysts who saw no infringement.
Betis managed to withstand the late pressure from Real Madrid, securing a hard-fought victory which put them in a good position.
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