La Liga 2016/17: Real Madrid 2-1 Real Betis, 5 Talking Points

#5 The dream of a double still goes on

MADRID, SPAIN - MARCH 12: Sergio Ramos of Real Madrid celebrates after scoring Real's 2nd goal during the La Liga match between Real Madrid CF and Real Betis Balompie at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on March 12, 2017 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images) — The Los Blancos may go on to win a historic double this season

Recent performances have been below par from Zinedine Zidane's men with their league form being dodgy at best. FC Barcelona were breathing down their neck and after their surprise loss, it was a must-win match for Real Madrid against Betis. A victory meant that Madrid now have a two-point lead at the top of the pile with still a game in hand.

Though not performing as well as they did in the Champions League, it was enough for Real Madrid to guarantee all three points. The dream of a league and Champions League double is still intact, and Madrid put in a performance of a championship-winning team – grinding out results even when not playing well, which makes them the favourites to win the coveted league after five long years.

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