Johnny Cardoso stared down Real Madrid's star-studded lineup on Saturday and didn't blink. Cardoso ran the show for Real Betis in a 2-1 upset over Real Madrid, scoring his team's opener while continuing to excel from his holding midfield position.

Yet it is easy to forget that Courtois was the Atletico Madrid goalkeeper who conceded the most important goal in Real’s modern history — Sergio Ramos’ equalising header in the 93rd minute of the 2014 Champions League final. Los Blancos went on to win 4-1 in extra time to lift La Decima, their previously elusive 10th European Cup/Champions League.

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 Betis midfielder Johnny Cardoso has emerged as one of the most important players in Manuel Pellegrini’s squad since his arrival in Spain during the January transfer window last year. His

Tottenham fans were impressed by Johnny Cardoso's display against Real Madrid and believe he could be the ideal replacement for Yves Bissouma.

Real Madrid has 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.