Real Madrid Suffers 2-1 Defeat Against Real Betis in LaLiga Match, Ending Their Winning Streak and Leaving Them Second in Standings

Real Madrid faced a 2-1 defeat against Real Betis in their LaLiga match at the Estadio Benito Villamarín in Seville. The match began with Madrid taking an early lead when Brahim Díaz scored in the 10th minute, following a well-executed combination involving Kylian Mbappé and Ferland Mendy. 

However, Betis responded with resilience. Johnny Cardoso leveled the score in the 34th minute with a header from an Isco Alarcón corner kick. The turning point came in the second half when Isco converted a penalty in the 53rd minute, awarded after Antonio Rüdiger fouled Jesús Rodríguez inside the box. 

The match was marred by contentious decisions. Analyst Iturralde González opined that Rüdiger's foul on Rodríguez warranted a red card rather than a yellow. Additionally, a potential penalty for Madrid's Rodrygo was dismissed, as no infringement was deemed to have occurred. 

This defeat halts Madrid's momentum in the league, leaving them with 54 points and a goal difference of +30, placing them second in the standings. Barcelona leads with 54 points and a +42 goal difference, while Atlético Madrid holds third position with 53 points and a +26 goal difference. 

Looking ahead, Real Madrid will aim to rebound in their upcoming UEFA Champions League fixture against Atlético Madrid.