Real Madrid failed to maintain its lead, and tied 1-1 with its host Real Beets in the sixteenth round match of the Spanish League, which was held at the Benito Villamarin Stadium.
The first surprise of the match was Carlo Ancelotti's decision to rely on goalkeeper Andrei Lunin La Kepa, despite his earlier announcement that the Spaniard would be the one who would protect the Merengue's lair once he returned from injury.
Real Madrid's only goal came from the always brilliant scorer Jude Bellingham in the 53rd minute, but the Royal Club's joy did not last long after Aitor Roybal succeeded in scoring an equalizer for Real Betis in the 66th minute.
Bellingham's goal was his twelfth goal in the Spanish League this season, keeping him at the top of the league's top scorers, three goals ahead of the closest pursuers, the duo of Alvaro Morata and Borja Mayoral.
In total, Bellingham has scored 16 goals in all competitions (4 more in the Champions League) and has also provided 4 assists, demonstrating the massive impact he has had on Carlo Ancelotti's squad this season.
But this time, the English international did not succeed in saving Real Madrid, which could lose the top spot in the La Liga standings if Girona succeeds in defeating Barcelona tomorrow, Sunday.
Real Madrid's score rose to 39 points, one point ahead of Girona, and if Barcelona wins over the latter, the difference between the two Spanish giants will become only two points.
At the same time, Real Betis continued its good start to the league, reaching point 26 in fourth place in the La Liga standings.
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