Real Betis drew 1-1 with Real Madrid on April 24, 2026. The match took place at the Benito Villamarin stadium in Seville, Spain. This draw complicates Real Madrid’s title chances in La Liga, leaving them eight points behind Barcelona with five matches remaining.
Vinicius Junior opened the scoring for Real Madrid in the 17th minute. His quick reaction allowed him to slot home a rebound. But as the clock ticked down, Hector Bellerin struck back for Betis.
In a dramatic turn of events, Bellerin scored the equalizer in the 94th minute. Fans erupted as he snatched a point for Betis, diminishing Madrid’s hopes of securing all three points.
As of midday Tuesday, observers noted that Madrid’s outside chance of catching Barcelona became even more remote. They had 14 shots during the match, with eight on target compared to Betis’ 17 shots and five on target.
Kylian Mbappe was substituted late in the match after signaling to the bench—his condition remains unclear. Officials have not confirmed whether this will impact his availability for upcoming fixtures.
The late goal has left many questioning Madrid’s ability to mount a serious title challenge. With only five matches left, every point counts significantly.
Fans and analysts alike are now focused on how this draw will affect both teams moving forward. The Champions League aspirations may also be at stake for Real Madrid if their form does not improve.
Looking ahead, all eyes will be on their next match as they seek to recover from this setback and regain momentum in La Liga.
