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Real Betis 1 – Real Madrid 2
Real Madrid are maintaining the pace in second place after coming out on top in a bad-tempered 2-1 victory at Real Betis.
Real Madrid are maintaining the pace in second place after coming out on top in a bad-tempered 2-1 victory at Real Betis.
After conceding six goals at home to Barcelona at the weekend, Sporting Gijon went one worse at the Bernabeu after being crushed 7-1 by defending champions Real.
Florent Sinama-Pongolle grabbed both goals as Atletico Madrid won 2-1 at city rivals Getafe.
Racing Santander are still awaiting a first win of the season after going down 2-0 at last season’s runners-up Villarreal.
Barcelona remain without a win after being held by Racing Santander.
Atletico Madrid had beaten Malaga 4-0 in their opening match but they suffered a surprise 2-1 defeat at Real Valladolid.
Real Madrid looked a shadow of the side which claimed the crown last year as they slumped 2-1 at Deportivo La Coruna.