Real lost in full title race last season on the field of Betis and also knew immediately what time it was in the new season. Courtois had to brilliantly save a header from close range (see video).
A little later Valverde completed some clever preparatory work for Benzema. But anyone who thought that the 0-1 was the start of an easy evening would be disappointed. Betis turned the tables before half-time. First Mandi scored with the head and then Carvalho (ex-Cercle) shot Courtois.
Zidane had whispered the right words to his players during half-time, as Real eagerly emerged from the dressing rooms. Emerson pushed the ball in front of the waiting Benzema in his own goal and the Brazilian was completely screwed when he got red at the request of the VAR because he was the last man to push the broken Jovic in the back.
Real smelled blood, but missed the odds. Until the ball hit the spot as Bartra threw his arm into the fight in an attempt to stop Mayoral from scoring. Ramos did not hesitate, remained calm and outwitted goalkeeper Robles with a Panenka.
