LaLiga: Barcelona Eye Massive 11-Point Buffer As Real Madrid Stumble

The race for the LaLiga title took a dramatic turn on Friday night as Real Madrid faltered in a frustrating 1-1 stalemate against Real Betis.

The result has handed Barcelona a golden opportunity to effectively kill off the title race; should the Blaugrana defeat Getafe on Saturday, they will move a staggering 11 points clear at the top of the table.

For a long period at the Estadio La Cartuja, it appeared that Los Blancos would grind out a vital three points. Vinicius Junior had given Madrid the lead, showing sharp instincts to fire home the rebound after Federico Valverde’s thunderous effort was parried.

However, the Madrid defence switched off in the dying embers of the match. Former Arsenal man Hector Bellerin haunted his old rivals by drilling home a last-gasp equaliser, sparking scenes of jubilation in Seville and despair in the capital.

The draw leaves Alvaro Arbeloa’s men eight points behind Barca, having played an extra game. With only five fixtures remaining in the campaign, Madrid’s hopes of a domestic comeback are hanging by a thread, leaving Barcelona with the chance to turn the final weeks of the season into a celebratory procession.