Staying Down With The First Team Even Though They Are Already Champions, Real Madrid Ends This Season's LaLiga, Drawing 0-0 Against Real Betis

JAKARTA - Real Madrid closed this season's LaLiga with a 0-0 draw against Real Betis at the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday, May 21, GMT+7 (Indonesian Time).

Los Blancos collected 86 points in the standings with the status of champions of the Spanish League, LaLiga. Real Betis locked in fifth position with 65 points, according to the official LaLiga website.

Reporting from Antara, Real Betis put pressure on Madrid first. Guido Rodríguez fired from outside the penalty area in the second minute, but the ball was still blocked by the opponent.

Madrid could only threaten in the seventh minute through two experiments, namely through Toni Kroos and Karim Benzema. The two efforts were still not able to make goalkeeper Rui Silva difficult.

Real Betis threatened Madrid with a counter-attack in the 20th minute through striker Willian Jose. Getting a shooting space outside the penalty box, Jose released a right-footed low shot, which was slightly wide on the right side of Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois' goal.

Casemiro did his thing in the 45th minute and went into the penalty box. Madrid's Brazilian midfielder then opened fire, but the ball was slightly wide of the target. The 0-0 score lasted until halftime.

The tempo of the match at the beginning of the second half was a bit slow. This is probably because the result in this match will not make any impact for both teams.

Madrid threatened through Benzema in the 51st minute. His shot from inside the penalty box was able to lead to the goal, but Rui Silva was still able to overcome it.

Five minutes later it was Betis' turn to give resistance. Andres Guardado fired a shot from outside the penalty box, but the ball was saved by Thibaut Courtois.

Madrid began to press more after the game has been running for an hour. On the other hand, Betis are able to build a solid defense without having to pile up players.

Madrid got a golden opportunity in the 83rd minute. Vinicius Junior penetrated the side of the Betis penalty box and provided a pull bait to Benzema. The ball was struck from a very narrow side, but was able to produce a goal.

No goals until the game is over. Both teams had to settle for closing LaLiga this season with a 0-0 score.

Line-up: Real Madrid (4-3-3): Thibaut Courtois; Dani Carvajal, Eder Militao, Nacho, Ferland Mendy (Marcelo 70'); Luka Modric (Dani Ceballos 70'), Casemiro (Eduardo Camavinga 46'), Toni Kroos (Federico Valverde 46'); Rodrygo (Isco 70'), Karim Benzema, Vinicius Junior.

Real Betis (4-3-2-1): Rui Silva; Youssouf Sabaly, German Pezzella, Marc Bartra, Alex Moreno; Guido Rodriguez, Andres Guardado (William Carvalho 63'); Nabil Fekir (Joaquin 74'), Sergio Canales (Tello 86'), Juanmi (Borja Iglesias 73'); Willian Jose (Rodri 64').