Real Madrid 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 on Saturday. The former Madrid player delivered a corner kick that was headed in by fellow midfielder Johnny Cardoso in the 34th minute,

The 32-year-old is in excellent form and might even be called up by the Spanish national team for the March international break.

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente says Real Betis midfielder Isco is on his radar. There is a push for a Spain recall for veteran Isco, who was outstanding in Real Betis ' win against former club Real Madrid on Saturday. De la Fuente said today: “Isco has always been in my thoughts, even when he's been injured.