The draw with Betis was a subdued affair to close out what has been a triumphant campaign. Carlo Ancelotti selected a strong side, likely his starting lineup for next week’s final in London, but with nothing at stake beyond potential injury risk, they did not push themselves. Madrid finishes the season with only one league defeat and an unbeaten record at the Bernabeu.
In other matches, Atletico Madrid, who finished fourth, ended their campaign with a 2-0 win at Real Sociedad, and Athletic Bilbao defeated Rayo Vallecano 1-0. Relegated Almeria, who spent much of the season without a single victory, earned only their third win, thrashing Cadiz 6-1 to move off the bottom of the table, leaving Granada in 20th place.
Villarreal striker Alexander Sorloth limped off injured in his team’s 1-1 draw against Osasuna, leaving the golden boot to Girona striker Artem Dovbyk, who scored a hat-trick on Friday to move to 24 goals, one ahead of the Norwegian.
Real Madrid supporters bid farewell to midfielder Toni Kroos in his final La Liga game at the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday, which ended in a 0-0 draw against Real Betis. The Spanish champions have one match remaining this season—the Champions League final on June 1 against Borussia Dortmund at Wembley.
“It’s not easy, I can only say thanks to Madrid, the club, my team-mates, the stadium. I’ve always felt at home here in these 10 years. I can’t ask for more; they’ve been 10 unforgettable years,” said Germany international Kroos, 34, who is retiring after Euro 2024.
The draw with Betis was a subdued affair to close out what has been a triumphant campaign. Carlo Ancelotti selected a strong side, likely his starting lineup for next week’s final in London, but with nothing at stake beyond potential injury risk, they did not push themselves. Madrid finishes the season with only one league defeat and an unbeaten record at the Bernabeu.
In other matches, Atletico Madrid, who finished fourth, ended their campaign with a 2-0 win at Real Sociedad, and Athletic Bilbao defeated Rayo Vallecano 1-0. Relegated Almeria, who spent much of the season without a single victory, earned only their third win, thrashing Cadiz 6-1 to move off the bottom of the table, leaving Granada in 20th place.
Villarreal striker Alexander Sorloth limped off injured in his team’s 1-1 draw against Osasuna, leaving the golden boot to Girona striker Artem Dovbyk, who scored a hat-trick on Friday to move to 24 goals, one ahead of the Norwegian.
