Two defeats and two draws in their last five matches—this is the disappointing recent form of Real Madrid in La Liga. Far from a championship-caliber run, the team's struggles began with a controversial 1-0 loss to Espanyol, sparking disputes with referees and the Spanish football community. However, the bigger issue is the absence of key players like Jude Bellingham, Federico Valverde, and Dani Ceballos.

Without these stars, Real Madrid faced Real Betis and suffered another setback. Despite taking the lead, they conceded twice, allowing Betis to complete a comeback. This result leaves Real trailing Barcelona in the league table, with Atlético Madrid also threatening to overtake them.

2024-25, Spain - La Liga

Real Betis - Real 2:1 (1:1)
Goals: Diaz Br., 10 (0:1); Cardoso Joao, 34 (1:1); Isco, 54 (penalty) (2:1)

Real Betis: Adrian; Diego Llorente; Bartra; Rodriguez; Sabaly (Bakambu, 81); Cardoso Joao; Altimira (Natan, 90); Caraballo (Chimy Ávila, 71); Antony M.; Cucho (Ruibal, 81); Isco
Bench: Vieites; Pallarés; Perraud; Fornals; Flores M.
Yellow Cards: Isco 81; Chimy Ávila 82; Altimira 90

Real: Courtois; Alaba (Camavinga, 59); Rudiger; Mendy Fe. (García Fr., 85); Modric; Tchouaméni; Vazquez L.; Diaz Br. (Güler A., 59); Vinícius Júnior; Mbappé (Endrick, 75); Rodrygo
Bench: Lunin Andriy; Gonzalez Fran; Asencio R.; Andres Chema
Yellow Cards: Diaz Br. 32; Rudiger 53; Alaba 57; Vinícius Júnior 86