Real Madrid ended a troublesome week with a irritating 0-0 draw at Real Betis on Sunday that did little to boost its prospects of catching Barcelona within the La Liga title race.
After shedding 1-0 at house to Barcelona within the first leg of its Copa del Rey semifinal on Thursday, Real dominated towards Betis however missed a number of alternatives.
Barcelona is high on 62 factors, 9 away from second-placed Real Madrid who has now had consecutive attracts. Betis are fifth with 41 factors, three factors off the Champions League locations.
“We will keep fighting. It’s still March and there is a lot to be played,” Real defender Lucas Vazquez advised Movistar Plus.
“We made enough to deserve something more. We were not on target in the last stretch, we are not happy with the result.
“I urge the fans to keep trusting in us. We will fight until the end for the three titles we are competing in.”
It was a energetic match at Seville that wanted a aim with Real Madrid dominating the proceedings however an usually harmful Betis always threatening Thibaut Courtois’ aim.
REAL STRUGGLES
After a 5-2 win at Liverpool in its last-16 Champions League first-leg tie, Real Madrid has been struggling up entrance.
It has scored as soon as in its final three video games in all competitions – a set piece within the 1-1 draw with Atletico Madrid.
At Betis, they began nicely, however Karim Benzema’s effort from a free kick was dominated out within the twelfth minute because the ball deflected off Real defender Antonio Ruediger’s hand earlier than entering into.
The guests stored pushing, and Federico Valverde nearly scored, however his thunderous strike flew simply above the bar.
The rigidity and depth grew within the second half, with Real going all out to get a win and Betis having possibilities of their very own to shock the La Liga and Champions League holders.
Betis’ Claudio Bravo made an excellent save from a Benzema strike to disclaim Real an opener proper after the break, and Courtois carried out his miracle to disclaim Borja Iglesias from point-blank vary with a one-handed save.
Rodrygo then wasted two nice alternatives when he handed to Benzema as an alternative of ending after which missed an absolute sitter from shut vary after a Valverde cross.
Substitute Dani Ceballos additionally spurned an opportunity, and Bravo stored out close-range pictures by Nacho and Benzema.
Source: sportstar.thehindu.com