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Real Madrid lose at Betis as Isco spearheads a 2-1 comeback win over former team

BARCELONA: 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, canceling out Brahim Díaz’s opener for Madrid. Isco then put Betis ahead from the penalty spot in the 54th after he passed to Jesús Rodríguez and Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger knocked the Betis forward down in the area. Madrid’s loss left them level on points with Barcelona, which host Real Sociedad on Sunday. Atletico Madrid are one point behind before they play fourth-placed Athletic Bilbao later on Saturday. Kylian Mbappé was back starting for Madrid after missing one game because of a dental problem.

Man City survive Plymouth scare, Palace’s Mateta hospitalized in Millwall win

MANCHESTER: Manchester City survived a scare to beat giant killers Plymouth 3-1 and progress to the FA Cup quarter-finals on Saturday, after Crystal Palace striker Jean Philippe-Mateta was hospitalized in the Eagles’ 3-1 win over Millwall. Plymouth had shocked Premier League leaders Liverpool in the previous round and were on course for another stunning upset at the Etihad when Maksym Talovierov headed them in front on 38 minutes. Argyle boss Miron Muslic said it would be the “biggest honor” of his life to go head-to-head with Pep Guardiola. With FA Cup glory City’s only realistic hope of silverware this season, Guardiola surprisingly rotated his side with Erling Haaland among those left on the bench. However, it was one of City’s youngsters who took his chance to shine as Nico O’Reilly turned the tie around. Muslic will be furious at the manner of both the 19-year-old’s goals as he twice headed in from set-pieces under little pressure. O’Reilly’s equalizer just before half-time calmed City’s nerves before he powered in Phil Foden’s corner 14 minutes from time. By that point Guardiola had summoned Haaland off the bench and he teed up the third for Kevin De Bruyne in stoppage time. “Big compliments to Plymouth for making our job so difficult.

Nico O’Reilly the unlikely hero as Man City avoid FA Cup shock against Plymouth

Teenager Nico O’Reilly struck twice as Manchester City came from behind to beat plucky Plymouth 3-1 in the FA Cup fifth round.

Guardiola rules out mass Man City clearout

LONDON: Pep Guardiola says his veteran Manchester City stars have a key role to play in the club’s rebuild as he tries to recapture former glories after a chastening season. City have just the FA Cup still to play for in terms of silverware after the collapse of their Premier League title defense and their Champions League defeat by Real Madrid. Guardiola’s team host second-tier Plymouth in the fifth round on Saturday. The club have been criticized for not being quicker to renew an aging squad that has delivered six out of the past seven Premier League titles.

Injuries the only question mark over Jack Grealish – Pep Guardiola

Pep Guardiola insists the only doubts he has about Jack Grealish relate to his fitness record.

Lydia Ko takes third-round lead at LPGA Singapore, Charley Hull is one stroke behind

SINGAPORE: Lydia Ko shot a 4-under 68 Saturday to move from one stroke behind to one stroke in front after three rounds of the LPGA’s HSBC Women’s World Championship. The 27-year-old South Korean-born New Zealander had a 54-hole total of 10-under 206 on the Tanjong course at Sentosa Golf Club. Charley Hull, who birdied two of her first four holes, was a stroke behind in second after a 68. Jeeno Thitikul, who had four back-nine birdies for a 66, had the best round of the day to move into third place, three strokes behind Ko. A Lim Kim, who led after the first two rounds, moved in the wrong direction with a 73 and was tied for fourth place, four strokes off the lead.

Al-Hilal slip up at home against Al-Ahli as a Toney hat-trick dents their title hopes

JEDDAH: Al-Ahli defeated Al-Hilal 3-2 on Friday, with Ivan Toney blasting a big hole in the hosts’ Saudi Pro League title ambitions with a stunning second-half hat-trick in a thrilling game.

Man City star Rodri returns to individual training after serious knee injury

Rodri has returned to training as the Manchester City midfielder steps up his recovery from the ruptured knee ligament he suffered in September.

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Real Madrid lose at Betis as Isco spearheads a 2-1 comeback win over former team

Man City survive Plymouth scare, Palace’s Mateta hospitalized in Millwall win

Nico O’Reilly the unlikely hero as Man City avoid FA Cup shock against Plymouth

Guardiola rules out mass Man City clearout

Injuries the only question mark over Jack Grealish – Pep Guardiola

Lydia Ko takes third-round lead at LPGA Singapore, Charley Hull is one stroke behind

Al-Hilal slip up at home against Al-Ahli as a Toney hat-trick dents their title hopes

Man City star Rodri returns to individual training after serious knee injury