Real sent Benzema into the lead in the 16th minute with an exhibition shot from the volley after a pass by Vinícius Júnior. The French striker scored 36 competition goals this year and improved his career maximum. Griezmann was able to answer, but the Courtois goalkeeper neutralized his direct kick.
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The home side worked their way through the middle and almost got one back when Vinícius Júnior tried to sneak the ball past the keeper. Atlético did not beat the excellent Courtois in the end and is in fourth place. For the first time in history, Real did not cash on his field in four consecutive Madrid derbies.
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Barcelona’s footballers drew with Pamplona after being eliminated from the LM in the Spanish leaguePhoto: Vincent West, Reuters
Barcelona in Pamplona opened the score in the 12th minute thanks to Nic, but David García answered in less than two minutes. The guests also managed to enter the second half and Ezzalzouli returned to them in the 49th minute. However, Osasuna pushed the opponent and in the end he equalized the alternating Ávila. Coach Xavi’s charges are losing a staggering 18 points to Real, even though the main rival played a lot more.
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Betis beat San Sebastian 4-0 in Seville, winning for the fourth time in a row and in third place. Moreno scored two goals, Juanmi and Fekir added after one goal.
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| Spanish Football League – Round 17: |
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| Villarreal – Vallecano 2: 0 (32. Mandi, 36. G. Moreno z pen.), |
| Pamplona – FC Barcelona 2: 2 (14. D. García, 86. Ávila – 12. Nico, 49. Ezzalzouli), |
| Betis Sevilla – San Sebastian 4: 0 (14. to 79. Moreno, 57. Juanmi, 66. Fekir), |
| Real Madrid – Atlético Madrid 2: 0 (16. Benzema, 57. Asensio). |
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