An epic clash - Real Betis v Real Madrid game highlights

The La Liga season has seen some of the most thrilling encounters yet, but none quite match up to the epic clash between Real Betis and Real Madrid.  

As two of Spain's biggest football clubs went head-to-head in a battle for supremacy, fans along with official partners of the clubs such as easyMarkets and hummel.net were treated to an unforgettable display of skill, passion, and drama. 

From jaw-dropping goals to nail-biting finishes, this game had it all, and we've got all the highlights right here. 

Real Betis produced a stunning performance to come from behind and beat Real Madrid 2-1 at the Bernabeu. In a game of few chances, it was Madrid who took the lead through an own goal from Junior Firpo. However, Betis battled back and were rewarded when Sergio Canales converted a penalty. Madrid pushed for an equalizer but Betis held firm to secure a famous victory. The result means that Betis are now level on points with Madrid in the table.

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Real Betis and Real Madrid met in an epic clash at the Benito Villamarin Stadium on Sunday. In a highly-contested match, Betis took the lead through Nabil Fekir in the first half, before Sergio Ramos equalized from the penalty spot after the break. The game looked to be heading for a draw, but then Luka Modric scored a stunning winner in stoppage time to give Madrid the three points.

It was a thrilling match from start to finish, with both teams going for it from the outset. Betis took the lead through Fekir's curled effort in the 26th minute, but Madrid hit back immediately through Ramos' penalty just before half-time.

The second half was just as tight, with neither team giving an inch. However, it was Modric who had the final say, latching onto Gareth Bale's pass to fire home an unstoppable shot into the top corner in the 92nd minute. 

The victory keeps Madrid top of La Liga, level on points with Barcelona, while Betis remain in ninth place.

Game Highlights

Real Betis and Real Madrid engaged in an epic clash at the Benito Villamarin Stadium on Sunday.

The game saw two red cards, one for each side, as well as some spectacular goals.

In the 12th minute, Sergio Ramos was shown a red card for a cynical foul on Antonio Sanabria, who was through on goal. This meant that Real Madrid had to play the rest of the match with 10 men.

Despite being a man down, Real Madrid took the lead in the 28th minute through Karim Benzema. The Frenchman latched on to a pass from Toni Kroos before firing a low shot past Betis goalkeeper Joel Robles.

Betis equalized in the 37th minute through Joaquin, who scored with a free kick from just outside the box. The ball went through the wall and into the back of the net, much to the delight of the home crowd.

The second half started with more drama as Gareth Bale was shown a straight red card in the 48th minute for a dangerous tackle on Denis Cheryshev. This meant that both teams were now down to 10 men.

In spite of this, both teams continued to attack and there were plenty of chances for both sides. In the end, it was Betis who came out on top as they scored two late goals to secure a 3-1 victory over their bitter rivals Real Madrid.

Man of the Match
 

The much-anticipated match between Real Betis and Real Madrid did not disappoint, with both teams putting on an exciting show for the fans. In the end, it was Madrid who came out on top, but Betis gave them a good run for their money.

One of the highlights of the match was Luka Modric's performance. The Croatian midfielder was a key player for Madrid, dictating the tempo of the game and creating chances for his teammates. He was rightfully named Man of the Match for his efforts.

Another player who deserves a mention is Betis goalkeeper Pau Lopez. He made some crucial saves to keep his team in the game and was unfortunate to concede goals from two set pieces. 

It was a close contest throughout, but in the end, Madrid's quality shone through. They are now well-placed to mount a serious challenge for the title this season. 

Final Thoughts
 

Real Betis defeated Real Madrid 2-1 at the Bernabeu, with Sergio Canales converting a penalty to give the visitors a famous victory. Nabil Fekir scored the opener for Betis before Sergio Ramos equalized with a penalty for Real Madrid.

Luka Modric then scored a stunning winner in stoppage time to give Real Madrid a 3-2 victory over Betis at the Benito Villamarin Stadium on Sunday. Both teams had a red card each, and the match had some spectacular goals. Madrid is now level on points with Barcelona, while Betis remain in ninth place. Luka Modric was named Man of the Match for his outstanding performance.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel

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