Real Madrid concluded their triumphant La Liga campaign with a rather uneventful 0-0 draw against Real Betis.
In what marked Toni Kroos’ farewell at the Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid seemed more concerned with preserving their bodies for the upcoming Champions League final, resulting in a lackluster performance even from their star players.
Although Betis had two goals disallowed for offside, a goalless draw seemed inevitable given the subdued nature of the match.
Game Highlights:
The match started steadily, with clear-cut chances scarce. Dani Carvajal fired over from a cross, and Ferland Mendy’s effort was cleared off the line 15 minutes into the game.
A moment of chaos ensued when Rodrygo’s low cross was flicked towards goal by Vinicius Junior, but Betis goalkeeper Fran Vieites managed to block the effort.
Seven minutes before halftime, Betis thought they had taken the lead, but Thibaut Courtois’ punched clearance rebounded off Johnny Cardoso into the net, only for VAR to rule it out for offside.
Courtois redeemed himself with a smart save to deny Ayoze Perez early in the second half.
Vieites reacted quickly to save Vinicius’ powerful snap-shot, but an offside flag halted the attack.
Betis had another goal disallowed for offside, and the focus then shifted to celebrating Kroos’ career.
The German midfielder was substituted five minutes from time to a thunderous applause from the home fans, who prioritized bidding farewell to a modern legend over goals.
