Madrid, April 25 (QNA) - Real Madrid took a step in the wrong direction Friday in the title race after failing to beat Real Betis away. The match ended in a 1-1 draw.
Madrid took a relatively early lead in the 17th minute through Vinicius Junior. They looked set to earn a routine win until Hector Bellering struck an equalizer in the 94th minute.
Madrid are now 8 points behind Barcelona, and the latter has a game in hand. Meanwhile, Betis are fifth with 50 points, six points ahead of Celta Vigo as the two sides battle for Champions League Football next season. (QNA)