The ex-Blaugrana Héctor Bellerín brings Barça closer to the League title

BarcelonaWhen it seemed that Real Madrid would add the three points from La Cartuja and put pressure on Barça again, Héctor Bellerín appeared to bring the League a little closer for Hansi Flick's team (1-1). The goal from the formerblaugrana in added time of the second half leaves Álvaro Arbeloa's team eight points behind the blaugranas, which could be eleven if the Catalans win this Saturday at Getafe's ground (4:15 PM).

The match began with controversy from the start. Brahim touched the ball with his hands inside the area, but neither the referee nor VAR considered it a punishable offense to signal a penalty. Álvaro Arbeloa's team recovered from this initial scare and found the goal through Vinícius's boots. The Brazilian collected a central rebound from goalkeeper Álvaro Valles from a long strike by Fede Valverde.

Betis tried and tried, but couldn't find the goal in any way. Meanwhile, the Whites appealed for a penalty for handball by Ricardo Rodríguez, which the referee did not deem sufficient to award a penalty. All of this, however, seemed like it would amount to nothing because Arbeloa's men were close to securing the three points despite having played a dull match and putting a little more pressure on Barça.

But in the last play of the match —when everyone was getting out the calculator again to know how many points Madrid would be left with in case of a blaugrana defeat at the Coliseum— Catalan Héctor Bellerín appeared to end Álvaro Arbeloa's party. The former blaugrana picked up a rebound from Rüdiger to equalize the duel and do justice. The whites claimed a slight trip by Antony on Mendy prior to the goal action, but the goal was recorded. "It's clear," complained the white coach, whining once more, at the press conference.

If Flick's men win against Getafe and Osasuna, a draw against Madrid would be enough to be crowned champions —provided Madrid wins against Espanyol—. As if that were not enough, Mbappé ended up asking to be substituted due to a slight discomfort.