For the second consecutive La Liga match, Real Madrid will have to get by without Jude Bellingham in the midfield.

After a poor run of form in February, Real Madrid are now level with Barcelona atop the La Liga standings. Atlético Madrid are just one point behind, making for the closest Spanish title race in recent memory. To keep their La Liga title defense on the right track, Los Blancos must collect three points against Real Betis.

Carlo Ancelotti admitted that Real Madrid's 2-1 defeat at Real Betis on Saturday could prove "costly" in the LaLiga title race.

SEVILLE, Spain (Reuters) -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. The loss leaves Real Madrid level on 54 points with leaders Barcelona,

Isco scores the winner against his former club as Real Betis beat Real Madrid to put a dent in their La Liga title hopes.

Real Betis boss Manuel Pellegrini will be looking to mastermind a win against his old club as second-placed Real Madrid travel to Andalusia for this key La Liga fixture. Betis is well placed for European qualification and comes into this game having beaten in-form Getafe at the Coliseum in the capital city last weekend.

Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Jr., and Rodrygo—failed to make an impact against Real Betis to the extent that none of them delivered a standout performance, and there was