Bellingham scores again but Real are held by Betis

Published on: 09 December 2023

Jude Bellingham has won 27 England caps

Jude Bellingham continued his remarkable start at Real Madrid by scoring his 16th goal in 18 games - but it was not enough to earn the La Liga leaders victory over Real Betis.

England midfielder Bellingham, 20, slotted in after controlling a delightful pass from Brahim Diaz over the Betis defence after 53 minutes.

But Aitor Ruibal hit a stunning equaliser from outside the area.

It means Girona can go top with victory at third-placed Barcelona on Sunday.

Bellingham, who last month became the first player to score in each of his first four Champions League appearances for Real, now has 12 goals and two assists in 14 La Liga appearances.

The former Birmingham City player has continued to shine for the Spanish giants since moving to the Bernabeu in a 103m euros (£88m) deal from Borussia Dortmund in the summer.

Not only has he dictated games from midfield for Carlo Ancelotti's side, but he is the club's top scorer this season by some distance - with Brazil winger Rodrygo closest on nine goals in all competitions.

Diaz picked out Bellingham's run into the box with a clever scooped pass and his team-mate's superb control with his chest set him up for a simple finish.

But Ruibal responded in emphatic fashion 13 minutes later to prevent Real opening a four-point advantage at the top of the table.

"It was an even game, well played by both sides. We conceded a goal when we had the game under control but the result was fair," Ancelotti said.

"Given the effort Betis made, they didn't deserve to lose. The result is good. We're happy because it's a tough stadium. They scored a fantastic goal. I am satisfied - you can't win every match."

    Line-upsMatch StatsLive Text

Line-upsReal Betis

Formation 4-2-3-1

13Dantas da Silva24Ruibal6Pezzella28Riad20da Silva Santos27Altimira21Roca10Pérez22Isco7Ezzalzouli12Da Silva

    13Dantas da Silva24RuibalBooked at 78mins6Pezzella28Riad20da Silva Santos27AltimiraSubstituted forGuardadoat 70'minutes21Roca10PérezBooked at 82minsSubstituted forRosa da Silvaat 83'minutes22Isco7EzzalzouliSubstituted forDiaoat 61'minutes12Da Silva

Substitutes

    3Miranda9Iglesias11Rosa da Silva16Cruz17Sánchez Rodríguez18Guardado19Papastathopoulos30Barbosa Vieites38Diao

Real Madrid

Formation 4-2-3-1

13Lunin17Vázquez22Rüdiger4Alaba23Mendy15Valverde8Kroos21Díaz10Modric5Bellingham11Rodrygo

    13Lunin17VázquezSubstituted forNachoat 83'minutes22Rüdiger4Alaba23Mendy15Valverde8KroosSubstituted forPazat 83'minutes21DíazSubstituted forJoseluat 79'minutes10ModricSubstituted forCeballosat 70'minutesBooked at 90mins5Bellingham11Rodrygo

Substitutes

    6Nacho14Joselu19Ceballos20García25Arrizabalaga Revuelta30González32Paz33García

Referee:César Soto GradoAttendance:52,756Match StatsHome TeamReal BetisAway TeamReal MadridPossessionHome37%Away63%ShotsHome14Away12Shots on TargetHome6Away2CornersHome8Away6FoulsHome14Away7Live Text Post update

Match ends, Real Betis 1, Real Madrid 1.

90'+7'Full Time

Second Half ends, Real Betis 1, Real Madrid 1.

90'+7'Post update

Corner, Real Betis. Conceded by Andriy Lunin.

90'+7'Post update

Attempt saved. Chadi Riad (Real Betis) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Isco with a cross.

90'+6'Booking

Dani Ceballos (Real Madrid) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

90'+6'Post update

Foul by Dani Ceballos (Real Madrid).

90'+6'Post update

Aitor Ruibal (Real Betis) wins a free kick on the right wing.

90'+5'Post update

Foul by Antonio Rüdiger (Real Madrid).

90'+5'Post update

Willian José (Real Betis) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

90'+3'Post update

Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

90'+3'Post update

Foul by Andrés Guardado (Real Betis).

90'+1'Post update

Corner, Real Madrid. Conceded by Aitor Ruibal.

90'+1'Post update

Attempt blocked. Joselu (Real Madrid) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Rodrygo.

90'Post update

Isco (Real Betis) hits the left post with a header from the centre of the box. Assisted by Luiz Henrique with a cross.

89'Post update

Corner, Real Betis. Conceded by Antonio Rüdiger.

89'Post update

Attempt blocked. Abner (Real Betis) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Isco.

87'Post update

Delay over. They are ready to continue.

87'Post update

Delay in match because of an injury Marc Roca (Real Betis).

86'Post update

Attempt missed. Willian José (Real Betis) right footed shot from the right side of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Germán Pezzella following a corner.

85'Post update

Corner, Real Betis. Conceded by David Alaba.

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Source: bbc.com

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