Real Madrid gave an advantage to rivals Barcelona and Atletico Madrid in the La Liga title race, losing 2-1 to Real Betis. Brahim Diaz gave Los Blancos the lead, but goals from Johnny Cardoso and a penalty from Isco secured three points for the home side.

Real Madrid must keep winning if they are to remain in control of their La Liga title defence, and they are set to do so after taking the lead against Real Betis in their MD26 clash at the Benito

On the cusp of his 100th match in a Real Madrid jersey, Brahim Abdelkader Diaz finds himself totting up the many medals so far, surveying how many more might be added in the coming months but still counting his minutes on the pitch with a little frustration.