Betis vs Real Madrid: 94th-minute equaliser dents Los Blancos LaLiga hopes as Barca close in on title
Real Madrid may have reduced the deficit behind leaders Barcelona to just eight points, but after VinÃcius Junior's opening goal was cancelled out in injury time, Hansi Flick's men can establish an 11-point lead, should they beat Getafe this weekend.
The game ends in a well-deserved tie. pic.twitter.com/1iimG1Ae2r
— Real Betis Balompié (@RealBetis_en) April 24, 2026
Real Madrid drop points against Betis to hand Barcelona advantage
VinÃcius Júnior opened the scoring early, tapping in his 13th league goal of the season after Alvaro Valles parried a long-range effort from Federico Valverde.
Madrid appeared to have doubled their lead through Kylian Mbappe, marking his 100th appearance for the club, but his volley was ruled out for offside following a VAR review.
That missed opportunity proved costly in the 94th minute when former Arsenal defender BellerÃn pounced on a loose ball to beat Thibaut Courtois at the near post.
The result leaves Madrid without a clean sheet in 10 matches and gives Barcelona the opportunity to move 11 points clear at the top of La Liga. For Betis, the point strengthens their hold on fifth place.