Real Betis beat the Los Blancos thanks to big performances from several key stars including Cardoso and Hernandez

Betis beats Carlo Ancelotti's side 2-1 in the La LigaHernandez and Cardoso impresses in attack against Spanish giantsVictory boosts Betis' European qualification hopesAFPWHAT HAPPENED

Real Betis secured a memorable 2-1 comeback victory against Real Madrid at the Benito Villamarin stadium on Saturday. American midfielder Johnny Cardoso and Isco’s penalty ensured that the Los Verdiblancos walked away with the win despite Brahim Diaz’s opening goal.

The game was played on level despite the difference in star power, with Betis causing more than a few problems for Carlo Ancelotti’s side.

So much so that, despite Cucho Hernandez, Antony and even Cardoso missing a few chances, the Los Verdiblancos still walked away with the win and were celebrating with their home fans after the game.

The win sees Real Betis move up the league table into sixth place and gives them a two-point buffer over seventh place Rayo Vallecano in the race for European qualification.

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Despite a topsy turvy season for Real Betis, the win over Real Madrid has sent the Los Verdiblancos into sixth place. The club struggled to find a consistent stretch of form earlier in the season but have now lost just once in their last six games which has pushed them back into contention for a top six finish.

That run includes three consecutive wins, beating Getafe and Real Sociedad, alongside the Los Blancos, in their last three league games.

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The Los Verdiblancos now face Portuguese side Vitoria De Guimaraes in the UEFA Conference League over two legs with the Round of 16 tie sandwiching Real Betis’ La Liga fixture against Las Palmas.