Real Madrid Wins and Closes Gap with the Leader
The Real Madrid reduced the gap with FC Barcelona to just four points after clearly defeating Real Betis at the Santiago Bernabéu. Carlo Ancelotti's team resolved the match without complications against a rival that did not perform at the expected level. The absence of star forward Kylian Mbappé did not affect the merengue attack, which found in another player the spark to unbalance the game. ⚽
Gonzalo García, the Great Figure of the Match
The Argentine forward Gonzalo García emerged as the undisputed hero by scoring three of his team's five goals. His performance was so decisive that the Frenchman's absence went unnoticed. García showed great effectiveness and clever movements inside the box to exploit the gaps in a Betis defense that proved vulnerable throughout the match. The other two goals were scored by Fede Valverde and Rodrygo Goes.
Keys to Madrid's Victory:- Offensive effectiveness to score five goals.
- Collective solidity that minimized Betis' options.
- Exploiting the spaces left by the visiting defense.
The fans did not miss the French star thanks to Gonzalo García's great afternoon.
Reaction from the Stands towards Vinícius Jr
The atmosphere in the white coliseum was not one of unanimous celebration. A part of the Bernabéu stands showed their discontent with Vinícius Jr. The Brazilian winger, who failed to score and lost several balls in attack, heard whistles in some of his interventions. This episode contrasts with the usual support the player receives, generating debate about his current form. For their part, Betis could only pull one back through a penalty converted by Willian José in the second half.
Highlights of the Match:- Betis showed low performance and only threatened from the penalty spot.
- Madrid controlled the game's pace from the start.
- The fans' reaction divided attention despite the thrashing.
Balance After a Nuanced Thrashing
Despite scoring five goals, the post-match focus was shared between García's brilliance and criticism of Vinícius. The result consolidates Madrid in the title fight and shows that, even without their main figure, the team has resources to win authoritatively. However, the episode with the Brazilian leaves a note of internal discussion about the fans' patience and expectations. 🏆