Real Madrid stumbled in the three-way race for the Spanish league title as Isco Alarcón guided Real Betis to a 2-1 comeback win over the defending champion on Saturday. The former Madrid player delivered a corner kick that was headed in by fellow midfielder Johnny Cardoso in the 34th minute,

The 32-year-old is in excellent form and might even be called up by the Spanish national team for the March international break.

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente says Real Betis midfielder Isco is on his radar. There is a push for a Spain recall for veteran Isco, who was outstanding in Real Betis ' win against former club Real Madrid on Saturday. De la Fuente said today: “Isco has always been in my thoughts, even when he's been injured.

Real Madrid slumped to a 2-1 defeat at Real Betis after their former player Isco converted a second-half penalty on Saturday, denying the visitors the chance to top LaLiga.

Real Betis star Isco showed little hesitation in celebrating passionately, after finding the net against former employers Real Madrid on Saturday.Betis and Real are of course currently locked in

Real Betis midfielder Isco has apologised to Real Madrid fans for his celebrations last night. Isco struck the winner from the penalty spot against his former club and celebrated passionately with a knee slide. This morning, upon reflection, Isco stated on social media: "I apologise to all Real Madrid fans for my cheering scene.

Real Madrid were denied a return to LaLiga's top spot in a 2-1 loss to Real Betis. Brahim Díaz broke the deadlock on ten minutes after he was teed up by Ferland Mendy to slot into an empty net from Kylian Mbappé's defence-splitting pass.

Real Betis star Isco has on Saturday evening sent a message of apology the way of former club Real Madrid, and their supporters.This comes after the midfielder celebrated passionately, after notching

Real Betis beat the Los Blancos thanks to big performances from several key stars including Cardoso and Hernandez

Defending champions Real Madrid suffered a 2-1 defeat at Real Betis on Saturday, which coach Carlo Ancelotti said was a "big blow" to their title defence, while Atletico Madrid took advantage to go above them in the table.