Real Madrid and Real Betis end goalless after double guard of honour at Santiago Bernabeu in final game

Real Madrid were held to a 0-0 draw by Real Betis at the Santiago Bernabeu as the La Liga season draws to a close for the champions. In an entertaining but goalless opening period, the best chance of the half fell to Karim Benzema in the eighth minute, who saw his half-volley from close-range bravely blocked by Marc Bartra.

Ad/> Madrid came out of the blocks quickest in the second half, and another chance was presented to the Frenchman in the opening exchanges. He met Daniel Carvajal’s cross on the volley to steer a drilled effort towards goal, initially parried out by Rui Silva before Rodrygo snatched at the rebound, but saw his effort deflected wide.

Transfers'The two are similar' — Mbappe's mother says PSG and Real have tabled acceptable offers5 HOURS AGO La Liga table La Liga fixtures/results La Liga top scorers In a game where Madrid struggled to pick the lock of the Betis defence, the hosts were forced to try their luck from long-range on several occasions, but couldn’t trouble goalkeeper Silva who made a handful of important saves. The result meant nothing to Madrid who have already confirmed their status as champions, but it does mean Betis have secured fifth place.

TALKING POINT — BETIS SECURE FIFTH PLACE It’s been a great season for Real Betis, who topped off their impressive campaign with a clean sheet at one of the hardest places to go to in Europe. They made it too difficult for Madrid to find a way past them, and had one or two great chances to win the game themselves.

The Copa Del Rey champions won’t be too bothered, though. They’ve met their targets this season, most significantly securing a spot in next season’s Europa League, whilst also adding a first major honour to their trophy cabinet since 2005.