Bellingham strikes again as Real Betis and Real Madrid share spoils in 1-1 La Liga showdown – match report

Jude Bellingham strikes again as Real Betis Balompié faced Real Madrid at Estadio Benito Villamarín, culminating in a gritty 1-1 stalemate.

Betis, with just one win in their last 10 home matchups against the Madrid giants (D3, L6), sought to break their challenging streak.

Betis’ Home Fortress Tested

Entering the game with an impressive record of four consecutive LaLiga home victories, Betis looked to leverage their solid defensive performances, having conceded only four goals in their previous four matches.

Memories of holding Real Madrid to a goalless draw last season added to Betis’ determination to secure a positive result.

Madrid’s Dominance, Betis’ Resilience

Despite Betis’ spirited display in the first half, including a close chance for Ayoze Pérez, Real Madrid dictated play without capitalizing on their possession advantage.

The intensity heightened in the second half, with former Madrid player Isco and LaLiga’s leading goal scorer, Jude Bellingham strikes again, providing iding Carlo Ancelotti’s side with the lead.

Jude Bellingham strikes again

However, Betis roared back into contention with Aitor Ruibal’s thunderous strike, leveling the scores with less than 25 minutes remaining.

Near Misses and Unbroken Deadlock

As the game approached its climax, both sides came agonizingly close to securing a late victory. Isco’s effort kissed the post, while Joselu narrowly missed the mark for Real Madrid. However, neither team managed to break the deadlock.

The draw allowed Betis to preserve their unbeaten home record in the league this season (W5, D3) and extend their commendable unbeaten league run to 11 games (W4, D7).

However, Real Madrid’s streak of three consecutive LaLiga victories concluded with this draw, giving Girona the opportunity to reclaim the top spot against Barcelona in an upcoming match.