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Former Barcelona player delivers a dagger on Real Madrid’s title hopes
TL;DR
Real Madrid's title hopes are in jeopardy after a draw against Real Betis, aided by former Barcelona player Hector Bellerin's stoppage-time goal. With only one month left in La Liga, Madrid has won just one of their last four matches.
Key points
- Real Madrid has only one month left in La Liga.
- Hector Bellerin scored a crucial goal for Real Betis.
- Barcelona now has an eight-point lead over Real Madrid.
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Both FC Barcelona and Real Madrid are out of the Champions League and only have the La Liga title to play for. Madrid have dug themselves into a massive hole though with only one month remaining. The Spanish giants have won only one of their last four league matches, and their latest draw against Real Betis came at the hands of a former Barcelona defender.
Hector Bellerin was able to help out his former club
Bellerin was a La Masia prospect before spending most of his years with Arsenal. He was signed by Barcelona back in the 2022/23 season to give the Catalan squad some depth in the back, but his playing time was minimal.
Now, he’s at Betis, and he’s been a consistent performer for them, and his stoppage-time goal not only gives Barcelona even more wiggle room to work with (eight-point lead with a game in hand), but also gives Real Betis a major morale boost in their push for European qualification.
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Q&A
How does Hector Bellerin's goal affect Real Madrid's title chances?
Bellerin's stoppage-time goal increased Barcelona's lead over Real Madrid to eight points, significantly diminishing Madrid's chances of winning the La Liga title.
What is Real Madrid's current performance in La Liga?
Real Madrid has won only one of their last four league matches, putting them in a difficult position as the season nears its end.
Why are both FC Barcelona and Real Madrid out of the Champions League?
Both teams were eliminated from the Champions League, leaving them to focus solely on the La Liga title.
