JAKARTA - Real Madrid wasted a chance to win the top of the La Liga Sanyol standings after losing 2-1 in the match against Real Betis at the Benito Villamarin Stadium, Sevilla, Sunday, March 2, 2025 in the morning WIB.
Madrid fell through the leadership of their former player, Isco, who was the determinant of Betis' victory. The defeat in this away match is clearly disappointing because Madrid actually took the lead first.
Only a goal from Brahim Diaz, they failed to maintain their lead. Isco, who spent nine years in Madrid, not only contributed goals but also provided assists for his colleague, Johnny Cardoso, who equalized.
"I'm really tired. But in the end we won against Madrid even though we had to work extra hard. It was a really difficult match," Isco said in response to Betis' victory.
"I am certainly happy to be able to beat the best team. I also hope we can try out the competition with the best results," said the 32-year-old winger who won the Champions League trophy five times and La Liga three times with Madrid.
Victory over Madrid made Betis improve his ranking. Now, Manuel Pellegrini's team, who has also handled Madrid and brought Manchester City to win the English Premier League trophy, moved up to sixth with a point of 38. Still 10 points adrift of Athletic Bilbao who is in the Champions League zone by occupying fourth place in the standings.
Madrid themselves wasted a good chance to reclaim the standings throne. Even Madrid were forced to take the rankings after losing their fourth defeat this season.
Dengan memiliki poin 54, mereka menempati peringkat tiga. Sama dengan Barca yang berada di posisi dua karena memiliki setelah gol lebih baik.
Atletico Madrid won the top position which narrowly won over Athletic. The competition for the top of the La Liga standings is getting hotter and tighter towards the end of the competition. Atletico pocketed 56 points after winning three points in the home game. But Barca will reclaim the standings if they beat Real Sociedad.
In that match, Madrid actually started well. They dominated the game and managed to lead first against Diaz's goal when the game had only been running for 10 minutes.
Starting from Kylian Mbappe's good pass which was received by Ferland Mendy. He then offered Diaz the ball to convert it into a goal.
The perfect start for Los Merengues. But after winning 1-0, Carlo Ancelotti's team actually experienced a decline. Betis managed to develop the game and got out of Madrid's pressure.
The hosts also began to threaten the opponent's defense. Their efforts were not in vain when Cardoso locked the Thibaut Courtois goal in the 34th minute. The Cardozo header which welcomed Isco's corner made the score change 1-1. The score lasted until the first half was over.
In the second half, Betis, who was strengthened by former Manchester United player Antony, continued to play openly. They were able to match Madrid's game and finally turned ahead.
Betis' goal came from a penalty spot in the 54th minute. The penalty was awarded after Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger fouled Jesus Rodriguez in a restricted area.
The referee pointed to the spot and Isco who then completed the execution. The score changed to 2-1 for Betis.
Ancelotti tried to avoid defeat by bringing in Endrick and Arda Guler. Only the two young players failed to contribute goals. Until the game was over, the score remained 2-1 for the hosts' victory.
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