Real Madrid miss chance to go top with Betis draw

1. Real Madrid three points behind leaders Atletico
2. Zidane's side miss chance to go top
3. Real Betis in sixth and fighting for Europa League spot

How costly could that prove to be for Real Madrid in the title race?

It's a big set-back, but Real Betis were well worth their point.

It's over to Atletico, Barcelona and Sevilla tomorrow. Can they take full advantage?

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FULL-TIME

All over!

The final minute.

As it stands, Atletico will have the chance to move five points clear at the top of La Liga tomorrow.

Real Madrid have five players up front at all times here but the final ball just isn't dropping for a white shirt in the Betis box.

The frustration is creeping in.

Three minutes of added time to come.

Atletico, Barca and Sevilla are all willing Real Betis over the line here.

Zinedine Zidane's side desperately need a late winner but the visitors are holding firm.

It's great to see Eden Hazard once he gets running at defenders.

He drives at the Real Betis back line before slipping the ball through to Vinicius Junior, but the Brazilian loses his footing in the box and Betis clear.

Possible claims for handball as a cross into the Real Betis penalty area causes chaos - but the offside flag had already been raised.

This could go either way but time is quickly running out for both sides to claim valuable points in their respective battles.

And now a double Real Betis change.

Loren Moron and Juanmi replace Diego Lainez and Borja Iglesias.

Attacking changes from Manuel Pellegrini!

SUBSTITUTION

And here comes Eden Hazard.

He replaces Marco Asensio, and Luka Modric makes way for Antonio Blanco.

Casemiro is the latest to miss the target as he tries his luck from distance.

At the other end, Thibaut Courtois is forced to stab an awkward low cross from the left clear with an outstretched leg.

Chances at both ends as we enter the closing stages...

Marcelo's first contribution is to get a volley horribly wrong as he arrives at the back post to meet a cross.

Poor execution, bu that was a great chance.

SUBSTITUTION

Marcelo is brought on by Zinedine Zidane. Isco is the player who makes way, so it looks like a change in system for Real Madrid.

Alvaro Odriozola also comes in for Dani Carvajal.

A good stop from Claudio Bravo, who dives across to his left to prevent Luka Modric's drive from the edge of the box sneaking into the bottom corner.

Real Betis are really troubling Real Madrid on the counter in this second half.

Claudio Bravo is always looking to hit the ball long and catch the hosts out, and on the slick surface it's beginning to create openings.

How long will Eden Hazard get this evening?

Real Madrid look like they could really use him right now.

Wow, that was a chance!

The Real Madrid defence parts as Guido Rodríguez runs across the edge of the penalty area before unleashing a low strike that's hit too close to Thibaut Courtois.

He had a bit more time than he realised there.

SUBSTITUTION

One change for both sides.

Rodrygo is replaced by Vinicius Junior for Real Maadrid.

Joaquin makes way for Aitor Ruibal for Real Betis.

HITS THE WOODWORK

Did he mean that?!

I'm not too sure. Rodrygo hits the crossbar with a powerful hit from the right which is surely a mishit cross - but it leaves Claudio Bravo in trouble nonetheless.

The Real Betis keeper may just have got a finger to that too.

Thibaut Courtois catches Aissa Mandi's weak header at the end of a good period for Real Betis.

Good build-up play from the visitors but they need to start working Courtois a bit more.