Immediate Reaction: Real Betis 1-1 Real Madrid

TL;DR

Real Betis and Real Madrid ended their match in a 1-1 draw, with Vinícius Júnior scoring for Madrid and Héctor Bellerín equalizing in added time. The game featured a lackluster first half and some late heroics from Madrid's goalkeeper Andriy Lunin.

Key points

Real Betis 1-1 Real Madrid
Vinícius Júnior scored for Madrid
Héctor Bellerín equalized in added time
Andriy Lunin made several key saves
Match took place at Estadio La Cartuja

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Estadio La Cartuja

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SEVILLE, SPAIN - APRIL 24: Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid celebrates scoring his team's first goal with teammate Antonio Ruediger during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Betis Balompie and Real Madrid CF at Estadio La Cartuja on April 24, 2026 in Seville, Spain. (Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images) | Getty Images **Real Betis 1-1 Real Madrid***(Vinícius Júnior). Not this year…* This is my immediate reaction. Coming up: Low player ratings, awkward interviews and a podcast with myself and Kiyan. A handful of unexciting affairs, Clásico aside, remained until a dire season was done – and a trip to Real Betis represented a fresh opportunity for embarrassment. After midweek talk regarding youth players, it was interesting to see Thiago Pitarch slot straight back into the line-up out of nowhere. Make of that what you will. The rest of the line-up was as expected – with UEFA Youth League hero Javier Navarro amongst a youthful bench. Álvaro Fidalgo, Isco and Diego Llorente were present for the home side. was captain. This is one of the rare one-paragraph games, after a dry first half that saw Vinícius Júnior score from a rebound, and save the half with three great saves late on. Real Betis had a few openings in the second half, and despite the lack of competitiveness, managed to find that leveller in added time through . Full-time, 1-1 – and one step closer to the season’s end.

Q&A

What were the key moments in the Real Betis vs Real Madrid match on April 24, 2026?

Vinícius Júnior scored the first goal for Real Madrid, while Héctor Bellerín equalized for Real Betis in added time, resulting in a 1-1 draw.

Who were the standout players in the Real Betis vs Real Madrid match?

Vinícius Júnior scored for Real Madrid, and Andriy Lunin made crucial saves, while Héctor Bellerín scored the equalizer for Real Betis.

What does the draw mean for Real Madrid's season in LaLiga?

The draw against Real Betis leaves Real Madrid facing a disappointing end to the season, with limited opportunities for improvement.

Immediate Reaction: Real Betis 1-1 Real Madrid

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