Real Madrid manager, Carlo Ancelotti, has admitted that their 2-1 defeat at Real Betis could prove “costly” in the LaLiga title race.
Brahim Díaz gave the champions the lead at the Benito Villamarín.
But the hosts were level through Johnny Cardoso before half-time.
Former Madrid midfielder Isco then scored what proved to be the winner with a penalty in the second half.
Ancelotti was furious about dropping three points, as they battle Atletico Madrid and Barcelona for the title.
“It was a bad game,” Ancelotti told reporters.
“We started well, but then we couldn’t maintain our rhythm. We lost control of the game, against a team that played better than us and deserved to win.
“This is a real blow. We have to react. Losing at this stage of the season is costly. We didn’t do well … We lost the ball 27 times in the first half. That’s too many.”
