Before the Clasico scheduled for May 10, Real Madrid does not have the right to lose points. Still nine points behind FC Barcelona, the Merenges were playing on the Benito-Villamarín pitch against a Real Betis in great shape this season and who had the opportunity to place themselves in the race for the Champions League in the event of a victory. Alvaro Arbeloa was then forced to field a big team, with Bellingham, Vinicius Jr, Mbappé with Pitarch and Brahim Diaz just behind.
And from the first minutes, Real Madrid appeared dangerous. Well into his match, Trent found Mbappé after a very good opening, but the Frenchman completely missed his move (13th). Too attentive, Real Betis was then surprised by a Valverde shot poorly returned by Valles and converted by Vinicius Jr (1-0, 17th). The Andalusians then avoided the worst, after a contentious hand from Rodriguez in the area, not whistled (24th). After that, the Andalusians woke up and were more incisive, forcing Lunin to make two big saves before the break (42nd and 45th).
Alert for Kylian Mbappé
In control at the start of the game, the Madrilenians then had more difficulty being dangerous. A very nice cross from Trent found Mbappé, who thought he could make the break with a nice volley… but the tricolor was offside (56th). Enough to give confidence to the verdiblancos, who appeared more and more dangerous in front of Lunin (66th, 74th), decisive this Friday evening, while Kylian Mbappé continued to miss opportunities (71st). And if Betis failed to thwart Lunin, the Madrilenians failed to establish any rhythm.
The clock was ticking and the Merengues were pushing to score a second goal, but Valverde, then Vinicius Jr, could not make the difference. And to make matters worse, Mbappé requested a change from Arvalo Arbelo at the end of the game (81st). And on the last action of the match, a confused action was poorly returned by the defense and Bellerin was able to regain the ball and deceive Lunin (1-1, 90th + 5). A huge blow for the Merengues, who risk ending the day eleven points behind FC Barcelona, who will play this Saturday in Getafe. It remains to be seen what the reason for Kylian Mbappé’s exit will be, but the evening is already nightmarish for Real.
