Real Betis – Real Madrid

Real Betis secured a narrow 1‑0 victory over Real Madrid at home, tightening the race at the top of the table. The win lifts the Andalusians to seventh place with nine points, having recorded three wins and a single loss while matching their rivals’ goal tally at five. Madrid remain second with twelve points from four wins and one defeat, their impressive 14‑4 goal difference now a step behind the leaders. The result also tips the head‑to‑head balance this season in Betis’s favour, as they have the sole win in the two meetings so far. This setback forces the Spaniards to regroup quickly if they are to keep pace with the league’s front‑runners.