Real Betis defender fires brutal post-match verdict after Real Madrid draw: ‘The keeper saved them’

Hector Bellerin scored a late equaliser against Real Madrid. (Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images)

“They are a brilliant team, but we had plenty of shots on goal. The keeper saved them all. We’re satisfied because it’s a good result,” the defender began.

He also explained the thinking behind his decisive late goal, a moment that was extremely controversial from Real Madrid’s point of view.

“In these situations, there’s little time to think: I’m not one to strike the ball hard, I aim for the posts and, amidst all the legs, it went in.”

In general, that goal exposed Real Madrid’s vulnerability in the closing stages, an issue that has surfaced repeatedly this season.

Even their goalkeeper, Andriy Lunin, could not prevent the inevitable despite producing a series of crucial saves earlier in the match.

In fact, it was Lunin’s performance that kept Madrid in the game longer than they perhaps deserved.

Betis created enough chances to settle the contest much earlier, only to be denied time and again.

Source: Mundo Deportivo