Real embarrasses himself in Seville

One week after their victory in the Clásico against FC Barcelona, Spanish record champions Real Madrid have lost their lead in the Primera Division.

The Real Madrid team surprisingly lost 2-1 (1-1) to Betis Sevilla in the starting eleven with international Toni Kroos. Real are now two points behind arch-rivals Barcelona with eleven games to go. The Catalans had struggled on Saturday to beat Real Sociedad San Sebastian 1-0.

The winning goal scorer for Sevilla was a former Barcelona player, of all people. Substitute Cristian Tello (82nd) scored in midfield after a momentous loss in Madrid. Previously, defender Sidnei had put Betis in the lead (40.), but only minutes later he caused a penalty after a foul on Marcelo, which Karim Benzema converted (45.+3).