Real Madrid failed their character test. Knowing that they must win, the Blancos were hosted tonight (Sunday) by the tough Betis in Benito Weimarin for a not easy top game as part of the 24th round in Spain. The Whites parted with a disappointing 0:0 and a distribution of points, which feels like a loss for them. The game, like all the Spanish league games, was broadcast on ONE channel for Yes, HOT Cellcom TV and Partner TV subscribers.
Right from the start of the match, Manuel Pellegrini’s men made it difficult for the players of the Spanish champion and did not allow them to move the ball as usual. Karim Benzema’s free kick in the 12th minute found the net, but the ball hit Antonio Rudiger’s hand on the way and the goal was disallowed by the VAR team.
The Whites entered the second half with high energy, recorded 65% possession of the ball and even threatened ten times on Claudio Bravo’s goal, five of which were on target, but the goalkeeper was there again and again and with his own hands saved his team from a loss. Thibaut Courtois also kept his team busy throughout the game after the green and whites created some great chances, but in the end both teams failed to get on the scoreboard en route to a disappointing 0:0.
In the next round, Real Madrid will hope to recover from the two consecutive draws against Espanyol at the Bernabeu, knowing that losing points there will likely completely eliminate their chances of winning the championship. On the other hand, Betis will go into another top battle, against Villarreal, who are hot behind them in the table.