Real Madrid saw their claim to the Liga throne take a significant blow on Saturday evening, as they were beaten by Real Betis 2-1 at the Benito Villamarin. Not only did Los Blancos slip from

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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,