R eal Madrid's season has been a disaster. After taking an early lead through Vinicius and preserving it with several splendid saves from Lunin , they conceded a last-gasp equalizer in a controversial play, with Antony slightly tugging on Mendy before eBellerín's well-placed shot .

Betis salvaged a draw in a match they didn't deserve to lose, securing fifth place while waiting for better times, frequently reaching the opposition's penalty area.

To give Barcelona a guard of honor

Real Madrid again created chances and squandered almost all of them, which is no small feat when they lack both cohesive play and even interest. They seem determined to give Barça a guard of honor at the Camp Nou, or to witness their title celebrations live .