Betis Holds Real Madrid to a Thrilling Draw at Benito Villamarín
What a game we've just witnessed at the Benito Villamarín! Betis and Real Madrid put on a spectacle, and while Los Blancos started strong, they ended up struggling against a resilient Betis side that refused to back down.
Real Madrid came out with high energy, dominating possession early on and pressing high up the pitch. It didn’t take long for them to find the net, and it was a beautifully orchestrated goal. A long pass from Rüdiger found Mbappé, who showed his class by controlling and threading a perfect ball to Mendy. The full-back then squared it to Brahim Díaz, who simply tapped it in. A textbook Madrid goal—fast, direct, and clinical.
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But as the first half progressed, Madrid began to lose their grip. Betis, initially overwhelmed, slowly grew into the game. Isco, once a Madridista himself, started dictating play, finding spaces, and creating problems for his former club. The home crowd could sense something coming, and right before halftime, their patience was rewarded. A well-delivered corner from Isco found Johnny Cardoso, who rose unchallenged and powered his header past Courtois. A deserved equalizer, and the Villamarín erupted.
The second half was a battle of nerves. Madrid, shaken by Betis’ resurgence, struggled to regain control. Vinicius had a golden opportunity but was denied by Adrián. On the other end, Courtois produced a stunning save to keep Madrid in the game, stretching out to deny Johnny a second goal. The introduction of fresh legs—Rodrygo, Modric, and Tchouaméni—gave Madrid some spark, but Betis stood firm.
The most controversial moment came in the 53rd minute when Isco slipped a brilliant pass to Jesús Rodríguez, who was brought down in the box by Rüdiger. The referee had no doubts—penalty for Betis! But after a tense VAR review, the decision was overturned, leaving Betis fans furious.
In the final moments, Madrid pushed for a winner, but Betis’ defense held strong. When the final whistle blew, both teams looked exhausted. A hard-fought draw that felt like a win for Betis and a missed opportunity for Madrid.
LaLiga remains wide open, and if tonight’s match proved anything, it’s that Betis is a force to be reckoned with. What a game, what a fight!
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