Real Madrid suffered a massive setback in the La Liga title race after a dramatic stoppage-time equaliser from Hector Bellerin earned Real Betis a 1-1 draw.
With the title race entering its final stages, dropped points could prove costly for Los Blancos.
Late Heartbreak In Seville
Madrid looked set for a vital win after Vinicius Junior opened the scoring in the 17th minute following a goalkeeping mistake.
The visitors had chances to finish the game, with Kylian Mbappe seeing a goal ruled out for offside, while Jude Bellingham and others missed clear opportunities.
Those missed chances came back to punish them when Bellerin struck in the 94th minute after defensive confusion inside the box.
Defensive Problems Continue
One of the biggest concerns for Madrid is their inability to keep clean sheets.
The team has now gone multiple league matches without shutting out opponents, raising serious questions about defensive organization during the most important part of the season.
Championship-winning sides usually defend strongly in pressure moments — and Madrid are struggling badly in that area.
Barcelona Given Huge Opportunity
The result leaves Real Madrid chasing FC Barcelona, who now have the chance to increase their lead further.
That puts even more pressure on Madrid, who can no longer afford many mistakes if they want to stay alive in the title race.
Mbappe Injury Concern
To make matters worse, Mbappe was withdrawn late in the match with a suspected hamstring issue.
If the injury proves serious, it would be another major blow for a side already battling inconsistency and pressure.
What This Means For Madrid
Real Madrid now face several urgent questions:
- Can they fix defensive mistakes quickly?
- Can they convert chances in big games?
- Can they keep key players fit?
- Can they handle pressure in the final run-in?
The margin for error is now extremely small.
Final Whistle
Real Madrid had victory in their hands, but another late collapse may have damaged their title dreams beyond repair.
As for Hector Bellerin and Real Betis, this was a night to remember.
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