Real Madrid were held in check at home on Saturday night by Betis Sevilla (0-0), missing a great opportunity to temporarily join the lead Atlético Madrid, which plays Sunday at the field of Athletic Bilbao during the 32nd day of the Spanish Championship.
Under persistent rain, Zinédine Zidane's team could not find the net for Betis who took advantage of this draw to keep their 6th place.
"It's two points lost, it's obvious," Zidane admitted in the post-match conference.
“We missed a lot in attack, especially at the start of the game.
We weren't specific enough but it can happen.
We will have to get back to it on Tuesday, ”against Chelsea in the semi-final first leg of the Champions League.
Real too little dangerous
Madrid didn't really have a clear chance despite a Rodrygo shot in the 54th that hit the crossbar.
If the Madrid club thus prolongs its undefeated series of meetings which has been running since January 30, it has missed a great opportunity for the championship.
Eden Hazard entered fifteen minutes from the end to try to warm up after three months of absence before the match against his former club.
But the Belgian did not manage to make the decision against a stubborn and solid Betis in defense.
Atlético against Bilbao, Barça against Villereal
Atlético, who are two points ahead of the Merengue, will therefore have a great opportunity on Sunday to take off if they manage to win against the Basques de Bilbao, currently 10th in the championship.
The third, Barcelona, will be at Villarreal on Sunday to try, in case of victory, to pick up at Real Madrid, with one game less.
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