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Watch: Fans reprimand Real Madrid stars after another frustrating draw
Real Madrid’s La Liga title push has taken a damaging hit, and this time the reaction has not just come from pundits or media – it has come directly from the stands.
The 1-1 draw against Real Betis has left Madrid trailing further behind Barcelona, and the frustration is now clearly visible among the supporters.
One of the most striking images from the match was Vinicius Jr., who scored Madrid’s only goal but embodied the team’s overall mood.
Every missed opportunity, every decision, and every lost duel seemed to add to his visible frustration.
His reactions towards the officials in the closing stages reflected a team struggling to maintain composure when it mattered most.
Frustration within the fanbase
The tension reached the stands after the full-time whistle, where sections of the travelling support were far from convinced by what they were seeing on the pitch.
As cameras focused, chants began to emerge.
“How shameless you are, show your faces,” shouted the fans.
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🗣️ Madridistas INCREPAN a los JUGADORES del MADRID tras el EMPATE ante el Betis.
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As such, that reaction summed up the growing disconnect between the team and its supporters.
Notably, even when Madrid found the net, there was little sense of belief or momentum.
There were flashes of resistance, particularly through Andriy Lunin, whose series of saves kept Madrid in the game for long periods.
But even that felt temporary. Betis continued to create chances, and the late equaliser from Hector Bellerin felt less like a surprise and more like an inevitability.
Now, with Barcelona pulling further ahead in the title race, the reality is becoming unavoidable.
Real Madrid currently trail the Blaugrana by eight points, with the latter having one-game advantage.
So, if Hansi Flick’s side registers a win over Getafe later today, Real Madrid can technically say goodbye to their title push.
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English legend backs Real Madrid star to become one of the all-time greats: ‘He’s got everything’
Jude Bellingham has spent the past fortnight as the most talked-about footballer in England, and the superlatives show no sign of slowing down.
A masterclass in the Nations League, a clutch of records and a second straight Player of the Year award has not gone unnoticed in English footballing media.
Now one of the English game’s most respected voices has added his name to the growing list of believers.
Lineker backs Bellingham
Asked whether Bellingham can go on to become one of the greatest players of all time, England legend Gary Lineker left no room for doubt.
“Yes, I’ve been saying it for a long time now. If he avoids serious injury or falls of the rails which he won’t I’m sure.
“He’s so good at football, he’s got everything. He’s a superstar and carries himself like a superstar,” he said (h/t Track Radio).
The verdict chimes comes in the midst of a wider chorus of acclaim in recent days. Roy Keane tipped him to become one of the greatest of all time after the Croatia rout, with Ian Wright and Micah Richards among others queuing up to praise him.
Backed by the numbers
The acclaim for Bellingham comes on the back of an extraordinary international break for Bellingham.
Against Croatia, Bellingham scored one and created three in the 7-0 win, becoming the first England player to record four goal involvements in a single game since David Platt in 1993.
He finished the window with one goal and four assists and was named UEFA’s Player of the Round.
That international excellence has carried over to the Bernabeu, where he has settled into a free number 10 role under Jose Mourinho and sits as the club’s joint-leading creator.
Bellingham was part of Real Madrid’s recent 1-0 win over Villarreal as well, and was unlucky not to register an assist when Vinicius Jr.’s goal was disallowed.
The Englishman will be looking to make an impact once again when Real Madrid take on AS Roma this Wednesday.
