Before the “clash” between its two pursuers, Girona and FC Barcelona, Real Madrid had to secure victory on the pitch of Real Bétis to take its lead at the top of La Liga. In great form and with only one defeat conceded this season, the Merengues still had to deal with a never-ending avalanche of injuries, like the absences of Vinicius Jr, Carvajal, Camavinga, Arda Guler and Tchouaméni . A similar situation for the Sevillians, who had to do without Fekir, Bellerin, Rodriguez, Bartra and Carvalho.
General league table
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#
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Team
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Pts
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J
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DIF
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G
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NOT
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D
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BP
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B.C.
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1 |
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39 |
16 |
24 |
12 |
3 |
1 |
34 |
10 |
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2 |
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38 |
15 |
16 |
12 |
2 |
1 |
34 |
18 |
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3 |
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34 |
15 |
14 |
10 |
4 |
1 |
28 |
14 |
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4 |
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31 |
14 |
17 |
10 |
1 |
3 |
30 |
13 |
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5 |
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28 |
15 |
12 |
8 |
4 |
3 |
30 |
18 |
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The Rodrygo-Bellingham-Diaz attack, however, did some harm at the start of the match and even thought to open the score, but the Brazilian was flagged offside at the start of the action (16th). Subsequently, the Andalusian club caused some problems for the Madrilenians, who, despite a clear domination in possession, were unable to worry Silva’s cages. But after a soporific first act, the two teams left more space and Isco, the ex-Madrilenian, forced Lunin to make a classy save (51st).
Isco was very close to punishing his former club
But a few minutes later, after a nice move from Diaz to find Bellingham, the Englishman was able to control with his chest before adjusting Rui Silva and scoring his twelfth goal of the season in La Liga to open the scoring (1-0 , 53rd). A match finally released which forced Betis to take risks. Found behind by José, Ruibal, all alone at the edge of the area, was able to release a powerful shot to find Lunin’s top corner and equalize (1-1, 66th).
Everything had to be done again for Carlo Ancelotti’s men. Despite the entries of Paz, Modric and Joselu, the Merengues were unable to advance towards Rui Silva’s goal at the end of the match and even offered possibilities to the Andalusians. Isco was even close to giving Seville victory, but found the post (90th). And finally, Real Madrid was hooked, but remains in the lead with a point ahead of Girona, who will go to Barça on Sunday evening. For its part, Real Bétis remains in 7th place in the Spanish Championship.
