{"id":11632,"date":"2026-04-25T12:15:21","date_gmt":"2026-04-25T12:15:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/spain\/11632\/"},"modified":"2026-04-25T12:15:21","modified_gmt":"2026-04-25T12:15:21","slug":"former-gunner-scores-damaging-late-goal-against-real-madrid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/spain\/11632\/","title":{"rendered":"Former Gunner scores damaging late goal against Real Madrid"},"content":{"rendered":"

Former Gunner Hector Bellerin scored a big late goal for Real Betis against Real Madrid, all but ending the away side\u2019s La Liga title chances.\"HectorPhoto by Fran Santiago\/Getty Images<\/p>\n

Former Arsenal right-back Hector Bellerin<\/a> hasn\u2019t always been a starter for Real Betis this season, making the lineup in 18 of their 50 games in all competitions so far.<\/p>\n

But the defender seems to be trusted in the big games, and he was handed a start against Real Madrid on Friday night.<\/p>\n

The visitors from Madrid were desperate for a win to stay alive in the title race, having already lost a lot of ground on La Liga leaders Barcelona, and they took an early lead as Vinicius Junior<\/a> pounced on a rebound for 1-0.<\/p>\n

\"HectorPhoto by Fran Santiago\/Getty Images<\/p>\n

Yet Betis hung on and competed, outshooting their opponents 19 to 12 across the length of the match.<\/p>\n

In the end, that pressure paid dividends, as Bellerin latched onto a loose ball in the 94th minute and placed a first-time finish into the net for 1-1.<\/p>\n

The result leaves Real eight points adrift having played a game more than Barcelona, and their title chances appear to be at an end. Even a win in May\u2019s El Cl\u00e1sico likely won\u2019t be enough to get them back into contention.<\/p>\n

Bellerin recently spoke to the media of his hopes for the remainder of the Premier League season, including an Arsenal title in May.<\/p>\n

\u201cI really hope so, it\u2019s been a long time coming,\u201d Bellerin said<\/a>. \u201cI think they\u2019re doing a great job. I watch them a lot, lots of old teammates and I\u2019m still a Gunner as well, deep inside.\u201d<\/p>\n

The interviewer then revealed he was a Spurs fan, and that he hopes the team don\u2019t get relegated.<\/p>\n

Bellerin responded with a smile: \u201cWell, I can\u2019t say the same.\u201d<\/p>\n

Former Gunner scores damaging late goal against Real Madrid<\/a><\/p>\n

Former Gunner Hector Bellerin scored a big late goal for Real Betis against Real Madrid, all but ending the away side\u2019s La Liga title chances.<\/p>\n

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