Sergio Ramos scores again as Real Madrid beat Real Betis to reclaim top spot

Real Madrid's defender Sergio Ramos celebrates after scoring a goal. Pics/AFP

Real Madrid's irrepressible Sergio Ramos headed them to a 2-1 come-from-behind win over Real Betis on Sunday as Zinedine Zidane's side capitalised on Barcelona's earlier defeat by Deportivo La Coruna to top the La Liga standings.

Real Madrid's defender Sergio Ramos celebrates after scoring a goal

A calamitous own goal from Real goalkeeper Keylor Navas had given Betis the lead in the 25th minute, just after the Costa Rican escaped a possible red card, although Cristiano Ronaldo pulled the home side level in the 41st with a diving header.

Real Madrid's Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring a goal

Betis had defender Cristiano Piccini sent off for a second booking in the 78th and three minutes later Ramos nodded in his 10th goal in all competitions this season, adding to his header in the 3-1 win at Napoli in the Champions League on Tuesday.

Real lead the standings on 62 points, Barca are second with 60 after suffering a 2-1 loss at Deportivo, and Sevilla are third on 57 following a 1-1 draw at home to Leganes on Saturday, while Real have a game in hand on their title rivals.

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