Real Madrid 0-0 Betis: Misfiring Blancos fail to take advantage of Barca slip-up

Zinedine Zidane's Real Madrid put in another underwhelming display as they drew 0-0 at home to struggling Real Betis on Saturday.

Match Report

Real Madrid failed to capitalise on Barcelona's slip-up as Zinedine Zidane's side were held to a 0-0 draw by Real Betis in LaLiga, with Ferland Mendy missing a glorious chance.

Three goals in the space of seven second-half minutes saw Levante defeat leaders Barca 3-1 earlier on Saturday, but Madrid offered little for much of the encounter at the Santiago Bernabeu as they failed to move above their bitter rivals.

Eden Hazard had an early goal disallowed by VAR, but instead of paving the way for a dominant Madrid display, Los Blancos were found lacking going forward, even if Joel Robles did make a fine save from Sergio Ramos just before the break.

Mendy should have made the breakthrough shortly after the hour, but an abysmal finish from the left-back summed up a frustrating outing for Madrid, who nevertheless moved level on points with Barca, though they trail on goal difference.

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Match Events

6' CLOSE! Benzema's shot saved

Benzema leaps onto the loose ball after a dummy in midfield from Modric, and he fires a shot towards the far post - forcing a great save out of Robles.

8' OFFSIDE! Hazard's stunning solo goal ruled out

Hazard had put the ball into the back of the net after letting a Benzema pass roll through his legs before jumping a defender and beating Robles at the far post. 

It’s an absolutely stunning take  - but it fails to stand after VAR decides that Hazard was offside while receiving the pass.

17' CLOSE! Kroos' free-kick inches over

Kroos goes for the near corner, putting both spin and curve on the ball to tuck it into the left. He’s certainly capable of it, but he just misses the target on this occasion.

44' SAVE! Ramos' shot denied by Robles

Benzema chests down a Modric pass for Ramos, who hammers the half-volley towards goal from point-blank range. 

Robles reacts quickly and just gets his hands in front of the strike, parrying it before clutching it in his grasp.

64' Mendy misses one-on-one chance!

Brilliant pacey attacking football as Kroos plays it through the lines for Mendy, who bursts past the midfield on his way into the penalty area. 

He draws Robles out and fires from close range, but he somehow manages to miss the target!

83' Feddal's handball ignored by ref!

Controversy as Benzema’s low cross is blocked out for a corner thanks to Feddal’s sliding challenge. 

The Real Madrid players all appeal for handball inside the penalty area, but the referee denies their claims, saying it was not intentional!

91' Unbelievable save from Robles to deny Vinicius!

Mendy switches play to the far post for a wide-open Vinicius, who takes a touch before shooting, only to see his effort denied by the large frame of Robles!

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