Soccer-Real stage comeback to win eight-goal thriller at Betis

SEVILLE: Cristiano Ronaldo and Sergio Ramos helped Real Madrid mount a stirring second-half comeback to beat Real Betis 5-3 away from home in a thrilling La Liga game on Sunday, demonstrating their awesome power in attack as well as their vulnerabilities. Real are fourth in the league standings on 45 points, 17 behind runaway leaders Barcelona although they can climb above Valencia and in to third place if they win at Leganes on Wednesday.