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Johnny Cardoso joins Christian Pulisic in exclusive USMNT club after helping Real Betis to stun the ‘Galacticos’ of Real Madrid

<p>Cardoso became just the second American man to score against Los Blancos in 20 years, following Pulisic's effort in the 2021 Champions League semi-final for Chelsea.</p><center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">2 - Johnny Cardoso is the second <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/USMNT?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#USMNT</a> player to score a goal against Real Madrid in all competitions over the last 20 years, joining Christian Pulisic (2021 Champions League semi-final). Slayers. <a href="https://t.co/d9j1aDLKcW">pic.twitter.com/d9j1aDLKcW</a></p>— OptaJack⚽️ (@OptaJack) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJack/status/1895904028913193388?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 1, 2025</a></blockquote>
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WHAT HAPPENED?

<p><a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/lists/video-usmnt-s-johnny-cardoso-out-jumps-real-madrid-s-antonio-rudiger-scoring-first-la-liga-goal-of-season-for-real-betis/blt0b1d51bfd53d9903" target="_blank">Cardoso scored Betis' equaliser</a> in a game they went on to win 2-1. Former Real star Isco netted the winner from the penalty spot as they moved up to sixth in La Liga.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Cardoso is <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/usmnt-midfielder-johnny-cardoso-rewarded-with-new-long-term-contract-at-real-betis/bltf3fe767e305bc58d" target="_blank">enjoying his first full season at Betis</a> since signing from Internacional in January 2024. The midfielder has made 31 appearances, scoring twice, across La Liga, the Copa del Rey and Europa Conference League.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Betis take on Vitoria S.C. in the first leg of their Conference League last-16 tie on Thursday before hosting Las Palmas in the league next weekend. </p>

WHAT NEXT FOR CARDOSO AND REAL BETIS?

Johnny Cardoso joins Christian Pulisic in exclusive USMNT club after helping Real Betis to stun the ‘Galacticos’ of Real Madrid | Goal.com

Real Betis&apos; Johnny Cardoso joined Christian Pulisic in an exclusive USMNT club after scoring against Real Madrid on Saturday.