Real Madrid's La Liga title hopes hanging by a thread as ex-Arsenal full-back Hector Bellerin slams home stoppage-time equaliser for Real Betis
Real Madrid's Title Pursuit Hit by Late Setback
Real Madrid's pursuit of La Liga glory was left in tatters on Friday night as a 94th-minute equaliser from Hector Bellerin secured a 1-1 draw for Real Betis.
Match Highlights and Missed Opportunities
Los Blancos appeared to be back in the title hunt after Vinicius Jr capitalised on a goalkeeping error to open the scoring in the 17th minute. Despite their dominance, Kylian Mbappe saw a goal disallowed for offside, and several high-profile chances were wasted by Jude Bellingham and the frontline.
- Real Madrid are now eight points behind leaders Barcelona.
- Hector Bellerin scored in the 94th minute to secure a draw for Real Betis.
The missed opportunities proved fatal when former Arsenal man Bellerin pounced on defensive confusion in the dying seconds to smash home a low, decisive leveller.
La Liga Title Implications
The result leaves Alvaro Arbeloa's side eight points behind leaders Barcelona, who could now extend their advantage to double figures with just a handful of domestic fixtures remaining.
