WATCH: Real Betis equalise against Real Madrid courtesy of Johnny Cardoso | OneFootball

Real Madrid must keep winning if they are to remain in control of winning La Liga, but after taking the lead against Real Betis, it has now gone 1-1 in this MD26 clash at the Benito Villamarin.

It was a cagey opening to the match, but Real Madrid managed to open the scoring after 10 minutes after a wonderful team move that involved Kylian Mbappe, Ferland Mendy and Brahim Diaz, with the latter tapping home from a few yards out. Now, Betis have struck back courtesy of Johnny Cardoso, who heads into the back of the net from close range from an Isco Alarcon corner.

It’s a very disappointing goal for Real Madrid to concede. Cardoso manages to get a free header right in front of Thibaut Courtois, who cannot react quick enough to keep the ball out of the net. Betis will feel that they deserve that after a good spell of play, but for Los Blancos, they must now bounce back.