Carlo Ancelotti faced a challenging start at the Santiago Bernabeu as Real Madrid secured a 2-1 victory against Betis Sevilla. The Italian coach’s decision to leave Iker Casillas on the bench in favor of Diego Lopez raised eyebrows and mirrored the controversies that characterized Mourinho’s tenure the previous year. Real Madrid faced a setback when Jorge Molina scored for Betis in the 26th minute, but Karim Benzema equalized before halftime. The match remained tense until the 86th minute when young talent Isco scored, securing the victory for Real Madrid. Despite the win, Real Madrid received a reminder of Barcelona’s impressive 7-0 victory over Levante in their opening match.
LIGA: ANCELOTTI AND REAL MADRID SUFFER FROM THE START
