Real Madrid surprisingly lost an away game against Betis, 1:0, and thus, it seems, their chances of defending the champion title of Spain is merely a theory. Scorer of the only goal of the match was Benati Etxebarria in 17th minute.
Real Madrid with this defeat remained high eight points away from Barcelona, who will play this Sunday against the fifth Levante.
If Barcelona win,the gap will be big 11 points..