Not even a controversial refereeing decision could beat Real Madrid as they fought back to claim a 2-2 draw with Sevilla at the Estadio Alfredo Di Stefano.
Referee Juan Martinez Munuera was a central figure in the title clash, awarding Sevilla a penalty with little over 10 minutes to go.
Despite Ivan Rakitic's conversion, Los Blancos salvaged a point thanks to a combination of Toni Kroos and Eden Hazard.
In one of the most pivotal decisions of the season so far, Sevilla were awarded a penalty and Real Madrid were not. The visitors claimed for a spot-kick when the ball hit Eder Militao's hand, with Karim Benzema going down under Bono's challenge up the other end just moments later. Martinez Munuera looked at the Militao handball and pointed to the spot.
Eden Hazard reverted back to his place on the bench after starting at Stamford Bridge in midweek. He came on as a substitute in the final minutes, deflecting Kroos' shot past Bono with an incredible decisive touch of the ball.
Fede Valverde was just what Real Madrid needed. He gave the team fresh legs after their efforts against Chelsea and the energy to compete with Sevilla. Zinedine Zidane needs more Valverdes in his squad.
What's the point in suspending a coach if he can still coach? Julen Lopetegui was spotted in the stands at the Di Stefano, linked up to his bench through headphones and still giving instructions to his players.
Vinicius Junior's problems in front of goal continued against Sevilla. He perhaps should've scored when presented with a chance by Kroos in the second half.
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VAR in the match
Abdoul_20
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The above 3 are not penalties but the last one is lmao! This is shameful
Abdoul_20
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Chelsea fans are feeling like they have won some sort trophy for just knocking madrid out so now they are following us everywhere and having mouth to talk I didn’t see man city or Ajax fans made this kind of noise when they knocked us out Its seems like some sort of honor to them lmao! 🤣🤣
MohsinH47
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if it was Barcelona. before the match article will be like this " can barca win without ramos,carvahal,mendy,varane". and everyone blame referee. such a bias app bias fan base. ruins football reputation
hudeyfa3633
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*"When you look at the level of football played in the UCL semifinals, you will understand why Barcelona have made it a habit to avoid the Champions League semifinals"* Peter drury
amartious2000
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The team that can win Laliga in terms of performance is Real Madrid. Percentage wise it is 95% to RM, 90% to ATM and 85% for Barcelona. Any team that can come back from defeat is trusted.