Real Madrid's La Liga Title Hopes Dashed by Controversial Equaliser

Madrid Suffer Catastrophic Blow in Title Pursuit

Real Madrid head coach **Alvaro Arbeloa** was left incensed after a controversial late equaliser saw his side drop vital points against **Real Betis** on Friday night. The result effectively hands the **La Liga** title to arch-rivals **Barcelona**.

Controversial Goal Sparks Outrage

**Madrid**'s pursuit of **Barcelona** suffered a catastrophic blow as they surrendered a slender lead in the 94th minute at the **Estadio La Cartuja**. **Vinicius Jr** had opened the scoring early on, but **Los Blancos** failed to convert several clinical chances through **Kylian Mbappe** and **Jude Bellingham** to put the game out of reach.

• **Vinicius Jr** opened the scoring early on for **Real Madrid**.
• **Hector Bellerin** fired home the equaliser for **Real Betis** in the 94th minute.
• **Ferland Mendy** was allegedly fouled by **Antony** in the build-up to the goal.

The decisive goal should have been disallowed for a foul involving former **Manchester United** winger **Antony**.

Arbeloa Fumes at Referee's Decision

The hosts capitalised on late chaos when **Hector Bellerin** fired home, though **Madrid** players were adamant that **Ferland Mendy** had been illegally hauled down by **Antony** in the build-up.