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Vinicius Junior was embroiled in a spat with Real Betis goalkeeper Claudio Bravo and was frustrated during the goalless draw (Photo: Fermin Rodriguez/Quality ...

Ancelotti pointed out the need for new signings during that transfer window after Real won La Liga and the [Champions League](https://theathletic.com/football/champions-league/), but the board disagreed. That was a header from [youth player Alvaro Rodriguez,](https://theathletic.com/4233284/2023/02/21/real-madrid-alvaro-rodriguez/) which rescued a [1-1 draw with Atletico Madrid.](https://theathletic.com/4252472/2023/02/26/real-madrid-atletico-de-madrid-la-liga/) They were then defeated [ 1-0 at home to Barca](https://theathletic.com/4271231/2023/03/03/real-madrid-barcelona-clasico-ugly/) in the [Copa del Rey](https://theathletic.com/copa-del-rey/) semi-final first leg. The Brazil winger was furious with the officials and had to be pulled away by [Dani Ceballos](https://theathletic.com/football/player/dani-ceballos-GD8WHXteo7Ll3u2q/) despite the threat of a red card. When Rodriguez was finally sent on, Madrid did not take advantage of his height and stopped crossing into the box. Ancelotti did bring on Rodriguez — but only with three minutes left of normal time when the Uruguayan striker had been warming up since the 66th minute. “There is a long way to go and a lot of things are going to happen,” one voice high up in the Madrid dressing room said. That figure has dropped to 22 at the same stage of this campaign. [behind Barcelona at the top of La Liga](https://theathletic.com/4278328/2023/03/06/barcelona-xavi-emulates-pep-guardiola-but-his-side-have-a-long-way-to-go/). They have managed five wins since the tournament, with three draws and two defeats. “In a game like this, we must score a goal.” Ceballos urged his team-mate to calm down, but he was embroiled in an argument with Betis goalkeeper “This upsets (us) a lot.”

Real Madrid stumbled to a damaging 0-0 draw at Real Betis on Sunday, leaving them nine points behind leaders Barcelona in the Liga title race.

The Brazilian, as has become customary in La Liga, was engaged in a running battle with the Betis defence. Carlo Ancelotti set up in a 4-4-2 with Vinicius and Fede Valverde on the wings, with Rodrygo partnering Benzema up front. Real Madrid stumbled to a damaging 0-0 draw at Real Betis on Sunday, leaving them nine points behind leaders Barcelona in the Liga title race.

Real Madrid were held to a 0-0 draw against Real Betis as they suffered another blow to their La Liga title hopes.

Camavinga gets high up the pitch from left back and pulls a low cross back to Vinicius, who has lots of space in the box but leans back, and sends his shot miles over. Replays show that the deflection came off Antonio Rudiger's arm rather than a Betis defender and the referee is sent to the monitor… Karim Benzema's free-kick just outside the box deflects off the wall and into the top corner! 61’ - BIG CHANCE FOR MADRID! Carlo Ancelotti’s side are held to a goalless draw which means Los Blancos are now nine points behind league leaders Barcelona, with both teams having played the same number of games. Subs: Joaquin N/A, Henrique 6, Jose 6, Guardado 6, Abner N/A

The Scottish player has hit the ground running with Real Madrid as she reflects on her new life in the Spanish capital.

the feeling of: “I don’t understand them and they don’t understand me”. Of course, the worst thing, especially at the beginning, is the language: “That is definitely the biggest challenge”. Weir loves life in the capital of Spain: “I live here with my boyfriend and we go out in the evenings, walking around Madrid. The 27-year-old also reflected on the intensity with which football is played in Spain, especially in games involving the big matches: “Beating Atlético in my first derby was really great and I really enjoyed El Clasico, I’ve already played in two already and managed to score once. We saw it the last time we played them in the Super Cup and I’m here to help us compete in the league,” she said. She added that under coach Toril she has added freedom from that at Manchester City: “Here I feel that I can play with a lot of freedom in our system.

Real Madrid lacked quality in front of goal against Real Betis, and spluttered to a frustrating 0-0 draw to fall further behind Barca in La Liga.

Madrid, meanwhile, had their moments but never found a crucial goal, and now face a nine-point deficit to leaders Barca in La Liga with 14 games to play. They forced Thibaut Courtois into a series of top saves throughout the contest to prove their pedigree as genuine top-four contenders. Betis stayed in it, though, and looked the more likely side to score for long periods.

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Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois tipped an early shot from Real Betis forward Ayoze Perez over the bar before striker Karim Benzema had a goal for Real Madrid ...

Then, Real Madrid host Liverpool in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday, March 15. Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti on the performance: "It was a difficult game, above all because we could have been more efficient in attack, we had chances, we could have done better with them. Sometimes we didn't choose the best solution, [Eder] Militao played a fantastic game in defence with Rudiger, but we lacked that, choosing the best solution, dribbling when you shouldn't, trying a one-two, passing instead of shooting. That's the reality, in these games we've only scored from a set piece, it's obvious what's lacking, we have to be more effective. The best of Madrid's attack was Rodrygo, enjoying the rare opportunity to play in his favoured role -- inside, behind a centre-forward, with freedom to roam, and with Fede Valverde covering the right-hand side. We have the quality, we have to do better, more efficient, more clinical. It's a role that gets the best out of his intelligent movement, close control and ability to take players on. Vinicius Junior looked dangerous at times, but distracted at others, getting caught up in disputes with Betis players and the referee, while late substitute Alvaro barely had any time to make an impact. As Madrid chased a winner, however, the limitations of their squad were on display. Yes, he was a little unlucky that his free kick brushed Rudiger's arm on its way into the net, but otherwise, this was a disappointingly quiet night for the 35-year-old. They were frustrated by some poor finishing, and a solid display by veteran Claudio Bravo in the Betis goal. Real Betis are a good team and the Estadio Benito Villamarin is an intimidating arena, but Madrid were the better side, dominating possession, creating more chances and ending the game with an xG, or expected goals, of 1.21 to Betis' 0.41.

Our team carved out chances and went in search of a goal until the end, but couldnt get the better of Betis in an entertaining match.

Carvajal crossed into the box in the 75th minute and Ceballos' first-time shot grazed the post. Madrid's quick counter ended with a cross from Valverde in the 61st minute and a dangerous shot from Rodrygo inside the area that went high. on the left flank, he pulled a pass back for Benzema, who shot from inside the area with his left foot only to be denied by Bravo's fists. Betis had the first opportunity with a long-range shot from Ruibal in the 46th minute, which took a deflection but didn't catch Courtois out. An end-to-end game and it was Real Madrid who had the next dangerous chance. The game kicked off at a furious pace and both teams were clearly set up to attack.

Real Madrid is about to celebrate its 121st anniversary. On 6 March 1902, the first Board of Directors of the Madrid Football Club was officially elected.

[transformation process](https://www.realmadrid.com/en/bernabeu-stadium) is advancing so as to continue to be a symbol of sport and to turn it into a major avant-garde and universal icon. In addition, Real Madrid City is the finest sports complex in the world and continues to thrive 17 years after its inauguration. [Decimocuarta](https://www.realmadrid.com/en/news/2022/06/03/la-decimocuarta) was secured after defeating Liverpool in the final and after some stunning comebacks at the Bernabéu. In addition to these three trophies, Ancelotti's side also triumphed brilliantly in [LaLiga](https://www.realmadrid.com/en/news/2022/05/06/league-title-number-35). Alongside these trophies, Real Madrid's basketball honours include 10 European Cups (a competition record), 28 Copa del Rey trophies, 5 Intercontinental Cups, 4 European Cup Winners' Cups, 1 Korac Cup, 1 ULEB Cup and 1 Latin Cup. That was the beginning of the legacy of the best club in the world.

Our team carved out chances and went in search of a goal until the end, but couldnt get the better of Betis in an entertaining match.

Carvajal crossed into the box in the 75th minute and Ceballos' first-time shot grazed the post. Madrid's quick counter ended with a cross from Valverde in the 61st minute and a dangerous shot from Rodrygo inside the area that went high. on the left flank, he pulled a pass back for Benzema, who shot from inside the area with his left foot only to be denied by Bravo's fists. Betis had the first opportunity with a long-range shot from Ruibal in the 46th minute, which took a deflection but didn't catch Courtois out. An end-to-end game and it was Real Madrid who had the next dangerous chance. The game kicked off at a furious pace and both teams were clearly set up to attack.

Real Madrid have dropped points for the second week in a row after failing to beat Claudio Bravo in the Real Betis goal on Sunday night.

“The team did enough to get something more out of here, we have lacked a bit of success in the last stretch, the last pass to have clearer scoring chances and we are not happy. Vazquez was the first tom come off after 59 minutes, being replaced by Dani Carvajal. Manager Carlo Ancelotti made changes to his side, starting Rodrygo Goes, Aurelien Tchouameni and Lucas Vazquez, but it did not manage to make the difference.

The old controversy returns to Real Madrid: where is the striker who scores goals? It's a recurring theme and it always comes up when the team is going ...

If Mourinho touched glory with Porto and Inter Milan with a similar plan to Xavi's, at least the Portuguese was not hiding it. It was the 12th minute and that chance gave Los Blancos the wings to keep attacking. Defending a goal is viable because the team does it well, although Araújo was sent off against Valencia for a clear foul on Hugo Duro when he was facing Ter Stegen's goal. It was strange to see Ávaro Rodríguez come on in the 87th to make it 0-1. It's not easy to accept being the Frenchman's substitute and even more so when the team is still reigning in Europe. It's a recurring theme and it always comes up when the team is going through a drought like this one, one goal in three games.