Real Madrid's La Liga title hopes further dented by late Real Betis goal
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Real Madrid's La Liga title hopes further dented by late Real Betis goal
Jon Arnold, USA TODAY·USA TODAY Sports
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Real Madrid's hopes of winning the title in La Liga this season took another hit, with Los Blancos conceding a stoppage-time goal toHector Bellerinand settling for a 1-1 draw withReal Betison Friday, April 24.
The result takes Madrid to 74 points with five matches remaining.Barcelonacurrently sits on 82 points but could push their advantage to nine points with a victory Saturday, April 25, againstGetafe.
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Madrid was ahead in the 17th minute thanks to a strike from Vinicius Jr. off a rebound, and it could've been two in the 53rd minute whenKylian Mbappeput the ball in the net from close range only for his lovely finish to be correctly ruled out for offside. Mbappe asked to leave the match in the 81st minute, perhaps raising concerns about fitness fora team already missing some of their best players.
With World Cup qualifying now complete, national teams around the globe are turning their attention towardsoccer's biggest tournament.
These are 12 incredible players to watch as they represent their countries on the World Cup stage.
Above, Sweden’s Alexander Isak plays for his national team. The forward is set to be one of the key figures for Sweden at the World Cup as he continues his role leading the attack for club and country.
(Jonas Ekstromer, REUTERS)
Sweden's forward Viktor Gyokeres, right.
(Jose Jordan, Getty Images)
Arda Guler of Turkey, right.
(Burak Basturk, Middle East Images/AFP via Getty Images)
Hakan Calhanoglu of Turkey
(Burak Basturk, Middle East Images/AFP via Getty Images)
Turkey's forward Kenan Yildiz
(Armend Nimani, AFP via Getty Images)
Patrik Schick of Czechia, top.
(NurPhoto, Getty Images)
Czechia's midfielder Tomas Soucek.
(Michal Cizek, Getty Images)
Bosnia-Herzegovina's forward Edin Dzeko, left.
(Elvis Barukcic, Getty Images)
Ermedin Demirovic of Bosnia-Herzegovina.
(Getty Images)
Iraq's forward Ayman Hussein, left.
(Karim Jaafar, Getty Images)
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12 incredible soccer stars you need to follow in the World Cup
With World Cup qualifying now complete, national teams around the globe are turning their attention towardsoccer's biggest tournament.
These are 12 incredible players to watch as they represent their countries on the World Cup stage.
Above, Sweden’s Alexander Isak plays for his national team. The forward is set to be one of the key figures for Sweden at the World Cup as he continues his role leading the attack for club and country.
(Jonas Ekstromer, REUTERS)
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12 incredible soccer stars you need to follow in the World Cup
With World Cup qualifying now complete, national teams around the globe are turning their attention towardsoccer's biggest tournament.
These are 12 incredible players to watch as they represent their countries on the World Cup stage.
Above, Sweden’s Alexander Isak plays for his national team. The forward is set to be one of the key figures for Sweden at the World Cup as he continues his role leading the attack for club and country.
(Jonas Ekstromer, REUTERS)
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12 incredible soccer stars you need to follow in the World Cup
Sweden's forward Viktor Gyokeres, right.
(Jose Jordan, Getty Images)
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12 incredible soccer stars you need to follow in the World Cup
Arda Guler of Turkey, right.
(Burak Basturk, Middle East Images/AFP via Getty Images)
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12 incredible soccer stars you need to follow in the World Cup
Hakan Calhanoglu of Turkey
(Burak Basturk, Middle East Images/AFP via Getty Images)
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12 incredible soccer stars you need to follow in the World Cup
Turkey's forward Kenan Yildiz
(Armend Nimani, AFP via Getty Images)
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12 incredible soccer stars you need to follow in the World Cup
Patrik Schick of Czechia, top.
(NurPhoto, Getty Images)
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12 incredible soccer stars you need to follow in the World Cup
Czechia's midfielder Tomas Soucek.
(Michal Cizek, Getty Images)
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12 incredible soccer stars you need to follow in the World Cup
Bosnia-Herzegovina's forward Edin Dzeko, left.
(Elvis Barukcic, Getty Images)
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12 incredible soccer stars you need to follow in the World Cup
Ermedin Demirovic of Bosnia-Herzegovina.
(Getty Images)
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12 incredible soccer stars you need to follow in the World Cup
Iraq's forward Ayman Hussein, left.
(Karim Jaafar, Getty Images)
With the final whistle approach and Betis still trailing 1-0, a chaotic sequence in the box saw Betis attackerAntonybeat Madrid defenderFerland Mendyand play a pass that eventually bounced to the feet of Bellerin. His shot beatAndriy Lunin, and the home fans were able to celebrate both the goal and a draw.
The point solidifies Betis' position in fifth place in the table, good to qualify for next season's Europa League.
Madrid travels next toEspanyoland then to Barcelona, where its historic rival may have an opportunity to clinch a league title with a win in El Clásico.
