Real Madrid achieved a major victory over its guest Real Betis 5-1 on Sunday, within the competitions of the eighteenth round of the Spanish Football League.
Real Madrid took the lead in the 20th minute, then added the second goal in the 50th minute, solidifying Real’s lead. In the 56th minute, the third goal for Real Madrid was scored. However, Betis scored a goal to reduce the deficit in the 66th minute.
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A personal hat-trick was completed in the 82nd minute, then a teammate scored the fifth goal in the third minute of second-half stoppage time.
With this victory, Real Madrid raised its points tally to 45, placing it second, trailing the leader Barcelona by four points. Barcelona won 2-0 against its traditional rival Espanyol in the same round. On the other side, Betis’s points tally remained frozen at 28, placing it sixth.
Real Madrid
Real Madrid is a professional football club based in Madrid, Spain, founded in 1902. It is one of the world’s most successful and widely supported clubs, historically renowned for its European dominance, particularly winning a record 14 UEFA Champions League titles.
Real Betis
Real Betis is a professional football club based in Seville, Spain, founded in 1907. It is known for its passionate fanbase and its historic home stadium, the Estadio Benito Villamarín. The club’s history includes winning the La Liga title in the 1934-35 season and the Copa del Rey in 1977 and 2005.
Spanish Football League
The Spanish Football League, known as La Liga, is the top professional football division in Spain and one of the most prestigious club competitions in the world. Founded in 1929, its history is defined by the enduring rivalry between its two most successful clubs, FC Barcelona and Real Madrid.
Barcelona
Barcelona is a historic port city in northeastern Spain, renowned for its distinctive Catalan culture and architecture. Its history dates back over 2,000 years to a Roman settlement, with later periods like the Medieval era and the modernist boom led by Antoni Gaudí profoundly shaping its urban landscape. Key landmarks include the Sagrada Família basilica and the Gothic Quarter, reflecting its layered past.
Espanyol
RCD Espanyol is a professional football club based in Barcelona, Spain, founded in 1900 by Ángel Rodríguez, making it one of the oldest clubs in the country. Historically, it has served as a cultural symbol for Spanish identity within Catalonia, often seen as a counterpoint to FC Barcelona. The club plays its home matches at the RCDE Stadium, having moved from its iconic former ground, the Estadi de Sarrià, in 1997.
