“Vinícius Júnior put Real Madrid ahead after Federico Valverde's long-range effort was saved and the rebound fell perfectly for the Brazilian, who finished coolly from the center of the box with his left foot.”
Pivotal“In the very last minute of normal time, Héctor Bellerín arrived to convert and deny Real Madrid all three points, turning a controlled away win into a 1-1 draw that stunned the travelling support.”
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Real Betis
Real Madrid
Outstanding performance
Real Betis•GoalkeeperReal Madrid arrived at the Benito Villamarín looking composed and clinical, taking the lead through Vinícius Júnior after a slick move in the 17th minute that followed two early Mbappé attempts going unrewarded. Carlo Ancelotti's side then managed the game with characteristic pragmatism, limiting Betis to just one big chance despite the hosts enjoying 52% possession and firing 19 shots — a number that flatters them given only four found the target. Real Madrid's eight shots on target told a more efficient story, and they looked set to secure three valuable points until Héctor Bellerín ghosted in to equalise in the 90th minute, turning a well-executed away performance into a frustrating draw. For Betis, the point does little to lift them away from mid-table, but the spirit shown in refusing to yield — and their goalkeeper's seven saves keeping them in the contest — gives Manuel Pellegrini something to build on. For Real Madrid, it is a point dropped in a context where every game in the run-in carries weight, and the lack of a second goal despite their attacking quality will be the overriding regret.
How entertaining was this match?
Abde Ezzalzouli from Real Betis wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Vinícius Júnior of Real Madrid.
Eduardo Camavinga's left-footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Vinícius Júnior provided the assist.
Foul by Isco for Real Betis.
Eduardo Camavinga wins a free kick for Real Madrid in the attacking half.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 3 minutes of added time.
Attempt saved. Vinícius Júnior's right-footed shot from the center of the box is saved by Álvaro Valles in the center of the goal, with an assist from Jude Bellingham.
Attempt missed. Antony of Real Betis has a left-footed shot from the left side of the box that goes wide to the right. He was assisted by Abde Ezzalzouli with a through ball.
Attempt missed by Cucho Hernández from Real Betis with a right-footed shot from outside the box.
Substitution for Real Madrid: Manuel Ángel comes on for Brahim Díaz.
Substitution for Real Madrid: Gonzalo García comes on for Kylian Mbappé due to an injury.
Attempt saved. Federico Valverde's right-footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Álvaro Valles. The assist was provided by Kylian Mbappé.
Foul committed by Natan of Real Betis.
Kylian Mbappé of Real Madrid wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Cucho Hernández of Real Betis.
Eduardo Camavinga wins a free kick for Real Madrid in the attacking half.
Natan's left-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked.
Real Betis win a corner after Jude Bellingham concedes.
Real Betis win a corner after Eduardo Camavinga concedes.
Substitution for Real Betis: Isco comes on for Sofyan Amrabat.
Substitution for Real Madrid: Eduardo Camavinga comes on for Thiago Pitarch.
Substitution for Real Madrid: David Alaba comes on for Dean Huijsen.
Abde Ezzalzouli from Real Betis wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Trent Alexander-ArnoldYellow CardTrent Alexander-Arnold of Real Madrid receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Foul by Trent Alexander-Arnold against Real Madrid.
Kylian Mbappé's right-footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Álvaro Valles. The attempt was assisted by Vinícius Júnior.
Foul by Sofyan Amrabat for Real Betis.
Jude Bellingham from Real Madrid wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Substitution for Real Betis: Giovani Lo Celso comes on for Pablo Fornals.
Antony's left-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. Diego Llorente provided the assist.
Attempt blocked. Antony from Real Betis has a left-footed shot from the center of the box that is blocked.
Corner awarded to Real Betis after a concession by Andrii Lunin.
Attempt saved. Cucho Hernández's right-footed shot from the center of the box is saved in the top left corner by Andrii Lunin. The assist came from Antony.
Abde Ezzalzouli from Real Betis misses the attempt with a left-footed shot from the left side of the box that goes too high.
Natan from Real Betis misses a header from the right side of the six-yard box, sending the ball to the right. The assist came from Pablo Fornals with a cross.
Corner awarded to Real Betis after a concession by Dean Huijsen.
Kylian Mbappé of Real Madrid wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Marc Roca from Real Betis misses an attempt with a right-footed shot from the right side of the box, sending it too high after a corner.
Corner awarded to Real Betis after Federico Valverde concedes.
Natan of Real Betis wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Jude Bellingham of Real Madrid.
Foul by Trent Alexander-Arnold against Real Madrid.
Pablo Fornals from Real Betis wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Abde Ezzalzouli of Real Betis.
Trent Alexander-Arnold is caught offside for Real Madrid.
Attempt saved. Dean Huijsen's header from the center of the box is saved in the top center of the goal by Álvaro Valles. The assist came from Trent Alexander-Arnold's cross.
Real Madrid wins a corner after Sofyan Amrabat concedes.
Thiago Pitarch from Real Madrid wins a free kick on the left wing.
Foul committed by Pablo Fornals of Real Betis.
Ricardo RodríguezReal Madrid wins a corner after Ricardo Rodríguez concedes.
Foul committed by Marc Roca of Real Betis.
Jude Bellingham wins a free kick for Real Madrid in the defensive half.
Substitution for Real Betis: Marc Roca comes on for Álvaro Fidalgo.
Substitution for Real Betis: Marc Roca comes on for Álvaro Fidalgo.
Substitution for Real Betis: Marc Roca comes on for Álvaro Fidalgo.
First half ends with Real Betis trailing 0-1 against Real Madrid.
Attempt missed by Pablo Fornals from Real Betis with a right-footed shot from the center of the box.
Sofyan AmrabatSofyan Amrabat from Real Betis misses the attempt with a right-footed shot from over 35 yards.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Ferland Mendy of Real Madrid.
Real Betis win a corner after Andrii Lunin concedes.
Antony's left-footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top left corner by Andrii Lunin. The attempt was assisted by Álvaro Fidalgo.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 4 minutes of added time.
Álvaro Fidalgo from Real Betis misses the attempt with a right-footed shot from outside the box that goes too high after a corner.
Corner awarded to Real Betis after a concession by Andrii Lunin.
Corner awarded to Real Betis after a concession by Andrii Lunin.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Antony from Real Betis.
Dean HuijsenYellow CardDean Huijsen from Real Madrid receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Antony from Real Betis wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Antony from Real Betis wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Dean Huijsen of Real Madrid.
Sofyan AmrabatYellow CardSofyan Amrabat of Real Betis receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Brahim Díaz wins a free kick for Real Madrid in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Sofyan Amrabat of Real Betis.
Real Madrid is awarded a corner after Álvaro Valles concedes.
Jude Bellingham's right-footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the top center of the goal. The attempt was assisted by Kylian Mbappé.
Attempt missed. Cédric Bakambu from Real Betis had a right-footed shot from the center of the box.
Substitution for Real Betis: Diego Llorente comes on for Marc Bartra due to an injury.
Foul committed by Jude Bellingham of Real Madrid.
Abde Ezzalzouli from Real Betis wins a free kick in the attacking half.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Marc Bartra of Real Betis.
Attempt missed. Antony from Real Betis takes a left-footed shot from outside the box.
Sofyan Amrabat of Real Betis wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Brahim Díaz of Real Madrid.
Antony from Real Betis wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Ferland Mendy of Real Madrid.
Offside called against Real Madrid. Thiago Pitarch is caught offside.
Jude Bellingham wins a free kick for Real Madrid in the defensive half.
Foul by Sofyan Amrabat for Real Betis.
Goal! Real Madrid takes the lead 1-0 with Vinícius Júnior scoring from the center of the box with a left-footed shot.
Attempt saved. Federico Valverde of Real Madrid has a right-footed shot from over 35 yards that is saved.
Attempt missed by Kylian Mbappé from Real Madrid with a right-footed shot from the left side of the box.
Kylian Mbappé misses the attempt for Real Madrid with a right-footed shot from a tough angle on the right that goes too high. Brahim Díaz provided the assist.
Antonio Rüdiger of Real Madrid misses a header from the center of the box, sending the ball to the right. The attempt was assisted by Trent Alexander-Arnold's cross after a corner.
Real Madrid win a corner after Abde Ezzalzouli concedes.
Cédric Bakambu of Real Betis commits a foul.
Cédric Bakambu commits a foul for Real Betis.
Real Madrid wins a corner after Marc Bartra concedes.
Real Madrid win a corner after Héctor Bellerín concedes.
Cédric Bakambu of Real Betis is caught offside.
Real Madrid travel to Estadio La Cartuja de Sevilla looking to keep pressure on Barcelona in the title race, while Real Betis — smarting from a humiliating 5-1 defeat in January — desperately need a result to solidify their European ambitions. With key absences on both sides and plenty of recent history between these clubs, Friday night promises fireworks.
