da stake casino： The England midfielder bagged his 12th La Liga goal of the season, but it wasn't enough for Carlo Ancelotti's side to secure all three points
da fazobetai： Jude Bellingham was among the goals again — and served as his side's most apparent threat — but Real Madrid's lack of quality in crucial areas meant they had to settle for a 1-1 draw against Real Betis on Saturday. Bellingham's second effort was cancelled out by a wonder strike from Aitor Ruibal, as Madrid failed to open up their lead atop La Liga.
Los Blancos controlled proceedings in the first period, but never had a clear opening. Brahim Diaz saw a goal ruled out after Rodrygo, who was a menace on the left all afternoon, was judged offside in the build-up. Betis had their moments, too, as Andriy Lunin did well to deny Ayoze Perez, while Isco created problems against his former club.
Inevitably, though, Bellingham provided the opener in the second half. He started the move — winning the ball on the left wing — before a neat exchange with Brahim was finished off by the England midfielder for his 16th goal in all competitions so far this campaign.
Full-back Ruibal came up with an unlikely response for the home side, simply strolling into the Madrid third, before rifling a ball into the top corner. Isco could have won it against his former club in the 90th minute, too, but glanced a header onto the post — leaving the two sides to begrudgingly settle for a point apiece.
GOAL rates Real Madrid's players from Benito Villamarin…
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Andriy Lunin (6/10):
Made a couple of neat saves in the first half. Could do nothing about the Betis goal.
Lucas Vazquez (5/10):
Not his finest performance in the absence of Carvajal. Had difficulty in his individual duels, and didn't offer enough quality at the other end.
Antonio Rudiger (6/10):
Had a tough assignment in Willian Jose. Dealt with him well, and kept the ball moving, too.
David Alaba (6/10):
Flashed a free-kick narrowly wide of the post. A bit late to close Ruibal down on the Betis equaliser.
Ferland Mendy (7/10):
An excellent defensive display against Ayoze Perez, who looked visibly uncomfortable matched up against him.
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Toni Kroos (6/10):
Pinged it around, but wasn't always the most incisive or expansive.
Luka Modric (7/10):
Sublime to watch, as usual. Broke out the usual array of tricks and flicks, and looked the most likely to unlock the Betis defence for long stretches. Ran out of legs after an hour, and Madrid were markedly worse when he wasn't on the pitch.
Federico Valverde (7/10):
His role has changed these days, with Valverde functioning more as a box-to-box midfielder than attacking presence. He went about his business well here, covering loads of ground.
Jude Bellingham (8/10):
Did everything, ran everywhere, again. Tidy in possession, dribbled away from his man and put in the yards defensively. His goal was ridiculous; is there anyone better at the moment?!
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Brahim Diaz (7/10):
Impactful once again. Unlucky to see a goal ruled out in the first half. His assist in the second was sumptuous. Really seizing his opportunity in the first team.
Rodrygo (7/10):
Created chaos in one-on-ones, but his final pass wasn't quite there.
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Dani Ceballos (6/10):
Replaced the tiring Modric, and couldn't replicate his impact.
Joselu (5/10):
Skewed a shot just wide of post in his only real involvement.
Nico Paz (N/A):
Not enough time to make an impact.
Nacho (N/A):
Late legs for Vazquez.
Carlo Ancelotti (6/10):
Went more or less full-strength, keeping faith in the Diaz-Rodrygo attacking duo. Madrid were excellent for long stretches, but lacked a cutting edge aside from Bellingham. Not a bad point, but not a great one either.