Real Madrid has suffered their second La Liga loss of the week and lost ground in the title race following a 2-1 defeat by fifth-placed Sevilla away at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan ground.
The defeat, coupled with wins for Atletico Madrid and Barcelona, means that Carlo Ancelotti's side have dropped to third in La Liga and they are now three points behind leaders Atletico and two below Barcelona, with eight games to play.
According to the BBC, although Cristiano Ronaldo opened the scoring with a deflected free kick for the visitors, who were beaten by Barcelona on Sunday, however, Carlos Bacca equalised for the hosts a few minutes after Ronaldo's goal and scored his second goal in the second half.
It is the first time Real has lost two successive league matches since May 2009, the report added.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app