Vinicius Junior opens the scoring but Bellerin equalizes for Betis against Real Madrid

Real Madrid came out with a 1-1 draw against Real Betis this Friday. The clash took place at Estádio La Cartuja, at Sevilha, for the 32nd round of LaLiga. Vinicius Junior opened the scoring in the 17th minute of the first half. The Merengue team still led the score until stoppage time, when Héctor Bellerín left everything the same.

The result kept Real Madrid in second place in the table, with 74 points. The distance to Barcelona, who plays this Saturday against Getafe, is now eight points. Betis remains in fifth place, with 50 points, seven behind Atlético and Madrid.

Vinicius Junior takes advantage of the rebound and opens the scoring early

The Brazilian received the ball after a shot from Federico Valverde. Ele finished with precision on the rebound and put Real Madrid ahead in the initial stage. The move took place in a game with few clear chances for both sides. The visiting team controlled more ball possession in the first half.

Poucas submissions occurred in the following minutes. Betis tried to react, but found it difficult to break through the Merengue defense. The break arrived with the score in favor of Real Madrid.

• Vinicius Junior scored his 14th goal of the 2026 season, becoming the club’s top scorer for the year.
• The Brazilian surpassed Kylian Mbappé, who has 12 goals in fewer games due to injuries.
• Real Madrid’s defense had already been leaked in nine consecutive LaLiga rounds before this game.

🏁 FP: @RealBetis 1-1 @RealMadrid
⚽ 17' @ViniJr
⚽ 90'+4' Bellerín
👉 @Emirates pic.twitter.com/aylcD6THlw

— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadrid) April 24, 2026

Betis presses and reaches a draw in the last minute

The home team grew in the second stage. Jogadas on the right side gained strength with the participation of Antony. The Brazilian made a good move and left the ball to Bellerín, who finished from close range in the 90+4 minute. The goal equalized the score and avoided Betis’s defeat at home.

Real Madrid tried to react in the final moments, but was unable to create enough danger. The referee ended the match soon after. The draw frustrated the Merengues, who were coming off irregular results.

Sequência’s negative attitude towards Merengue’s defense draws attention

Real Madrid’s defense was leaked for the 10th game in a row in LaLiga. Essa has not scored a goal since May 2004. At that time, the team conceded goals in 20 consecutive rounds under the command of Carlos Queiroz. Agora, the club has already conceded 13 goals in this current series.

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In total for the season in LaLiga, Real Madrid conceded 31 goals in 33 matches. The number is just one above that recorded by Barcelona, leader of the competition. In attack, however, the difference is greater. The Merengues scored 17 fewer goals than the Catalan team.

Betis reached fifth place with the point won. The position could result in a place in the Liga Europa or even in the Liga of the Campeões, depending on the UEFA ranking for the Espanha.

Números’s clash highlights balance

The game had few dangerous finishes. Real Madrid dominated possession, but lacked effectiveness in the decisive moments. Betis bet on quick counterattacks, especially after the break. Antony stood out in the house’s offensive actions.

The match took place with an audience of around 54 thousand fans at La Cartuja. The stadium hosted the game by decision of Betis. The result left Real Madrid with just one victory in their last six championship matches (two draws and three defeats).

Próximos challenges for Real Madrid and Betis

Real Madrid only returns to the field on May 3rd. The opponent will be Espanyol, away from home, in the 34th round. Depois comes the classic against Barcelona, scheduled for May 10th, at Camp Nou. São two important games in the final stretch of LaLiga.

Betis also receives the flashlight Real Oviedo on May 3rd. The team seeks to maintain a good position in the table to guarantee a place in European competitions next season. Sevilha’s team showed resilience by seeking an equalizer in stoppage time.

The draw reinforces Real Madrid’s irregular phase at this point in the season. Apesar from Vinicius Junior’s goal, the team was unable to hold on to the advantage until the end. The sequence of leaked games in defense continues to be a point of concern for the Merengue squad.