Real Madrid manager, Carlo Ancelotti, has admitted that their 2-1 defeat at Real Betis could prove “costly” in the LaLiga title race.......CONTINUE READING THE ARTICLE FROM THE SOURCE>>>>>
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.”
