Mbappé worried, Real Madrid cracks

Real Madrid let a precious victory slip away on the lawn of Betis Sevilla (1-1), at the end of a stunning match on the 32nd day of La Liga. Dominant at the start of the match, the Madrilenians had nevertheless done the hard part thanks to Vinicius Junior, on the lookout after a powerful strike from Federico Valverde poorly controlled by the Andalusian goalkeeper.

But the scenario gradually escaped Alvaro Arbeloa’s men. After the opening score, Betis raised the tone and took control of the proceedings before the break. Andriy Lunin delayed the deadline for a long time by making several decisive saves against Antony, Pablo Fornals and Cédric Bakambu.

Little alert for Mbappé

The second half did not really revive the Merengue. Real Madrid showed too much confusion, unable to regain lasting control against the enterprising Andalusians, led in particular by Abde Ezzalzouli. The chances kept coming for Betis, without success at first, while the Madrilenians seemed to be inexorably retreating.

The end of the match was marked by the exit of Mbappé, visibly affected after an acceleration, leaving uncertainty surrounding his physical condition. Deprived of its major offensive asset, Real sank into too wait-and-see management until the sanction. In added time, after Antony’s first strike was pushed back, Héctor Bellerin appeared to equalize and crucify the Madrilenians. A bitter taste for Real Madrid, who let two precious points slip away in the title race.

Betis-Real, the lines at kick-off

The Sevillian eleven: Valles – Bellerin, Bartra, Natan, Ricardo – Amrabat, Fornals, Fidargo – Antony, Abde, Bakambu.

The Madrid eleven: Lunin – Alexander-Arnold, Rüdiger, Huijsen, Mendy – Valverde, Thiago, Bellingham, Brahim – Mbappé, Vinicius Jr.