Real Madrid stumbled in the three-way race for the Spanish league title as Isco Alarcón guided Real Betis to a 2-1 comeback win over the defending champion on Saturday. The former Madrid player delivered a corner kick that was headed in by fellow midfielder Johnny Cardoso in the 34th minute,

Champions League returns this week, Los Blancos were missing some key players, and they figure to be favorites in both UCL and La Liga come season's end

Real Madrid have been held to draws on their last two visits to Real Betis in Spain's top flight, and it would not be a surprise to see the points shared on Saturday; Los Blancos are in strong form, though, and we are backing the returning Mbappe to inspire them to what would be a huge three points in the title race.