Isco score winner over former club as Betis beat Madrid 2-1

Isco stole the match scoring a winner in the Real battle as Real Betis came from behind to beat Real Madrid 2-1 in the LaLiga on Saturday.

The former Real Madrid striker, captaining Betis scored through a penalty in the 54th minute after Antonio Rudiger had fouled Jesus Rodriguez in the box.

The visitors took the lead when Kylian Mbappe picked out Ferland Mendy, who squared for Brahim Diaz to slot into an empty net from close range.

Madrid had a couple of chances to double their lead before Johnny Cardoso equalised with a 34th-minute header from Isco’s corner.

The hosts almost got a third when Cucho Hernandez shot wide after being picked out by Manchester United loanee Antony, who was available after his side won an appeal against his red card last week.

Betis, managed by ex-Madrid and Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini, move up to sixth in the La Liga table.

It was the fourth time this season Carlo Ancelotti’s side have lost in La Liga and they remain behind Barcelona on goal difference.

Isco scored 53 goals in 353 games for Real Madrid, winning the Champions League five times and La Liga three times in nine years at the club.

The 32-year-old former Spain attacking midfielder joined Betis in 2023 after a short spell at neighbours Sevilla.

As well as assisting one goal and scoring the other, he ran the show with 97 touches, only behind former team-mate Luka Modric.

Isco picked up a late yellow card for time wasting.

This was his sixth goal in 15 games this season – with four of them coming in the past month.