2-2: All square as the fight for LaLiga continues

Actual Madrid had been unable to take prime spot in LaLiga. A draw towards Sevilla on the Alfredo Di Stéfano stadium in a tough match after a first-half purpose from Fernando. Sevilla began sturdy towards Zidane’s males, nevertheless it was the Whites who had the primary likelihood of the sport as Benzema’s header was disallowed after an Odriozola cross, with VAR cancelling out the purpose.

 

The facet pressed on seeking the opener as Benzema stole the ball inside the world, however his go wasn’t turned dwelling. Sevilla took the lead with 21 minutes on the clock due to Fernando who was heading in the right direction after a Sevilla free-kick. There was a very long time left to play and Vini Jr on two events, Benzema and Casemiro all went seeking an equaliser for Actual Madrid who ended the primary half camped within the guests’ half.

After the restart each side went shut with long-range strikes – first Acuña for the guests after which Modrić pressured Bono right into a save from the sting of the world. Madrid piled on the stress however Sevilla remained resolute and restricted the hosts to pictures from distance, notably Nacho and Casemiro. Vini Jr. then struck the publish after a positive ball in from Kroos, earlier than Zidane introduced on Asensio and Miguel. The Majorcan’s then scored along with his first contact after a fluid transfer involving Benzema and one other positive go from Kross to convey the Whites stage on 67’.

Controversy

However there extra twists had been nonetheless to come back. On 74’, a Sevilla nook kick struck Militão’s shoulder after which his hand, when the defender had his again to the ball. The play continued and Madrid burst down the opposite finish with Benzema being performed in one-on-one with Bono. The Frenchman rounded the keeper, was hauled down and the referee pointed to the spot.  However the VAR then informed the match official a penalty was to be awarded for the handball by Militão and Rakitic duly transformed to make it 2-1 to the guests. It was an actual hammer blow to Madrid however the hosts had been to not be deterred and continued to use the stress on the Sevilla purpose.  They received their reward within the 94th minute when Kroos fired in a low strike from distance and the ball deflected into the web off Hazard. Casemiro then side-footed an effort inches extensive within the dying seconds, however the level retains Madrid’s title hopes alive.