Real Madrid's Draw Against Real Betis Highlights Limitations

"Real Madrid's Draw Against Real Betis Highlights Limitations, Raising Questions About the Outcome of the LaLiga Title Race"

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Real Madrid's draw against Real Betis extends Barcelona's lead at the top of LaLiga to nine points.

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Madrid dominated possession, created more chances, but were let down by poor finishing and a solid display from Betis' goalkeeper, Claudio Bravo.

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Madrid's limitations were on display as coach Carlo Ancelotti was reluctant to introduce attacking alternatives off the bench.

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Rodrygo Goes was the standout player for Madrid, while Benzema had a quiet night.

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Betis impressed despite missing their most talented players and are contenders for a top-four finish in LaLiga.

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Madrid's failure to score highlights the need for a top-level addition to their attack in the summer.

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Ancelotti acknowledges the team lacked efficiency and needs to be more clinical in front of goal.

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Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti is optimistic about their chances to win LaLiga, but acknowledges the difficulty of the task ahead.

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Madrid has only scored one goal from a set piece in the last three league games, which is unusual for the team.

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Madrid's high standards demand that they keep fighting until the end of the season.

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