Soccer-Leaders Real Madrid held to 1-1 draw by Betis

Soccer Football - LaLiga - Real Betis v Real Madrid - Benito Villamarin, Seville, Spain - December 9, 2023 Real Betis' Aitor Ruibal celebrates scoring their first goal REUTERS/Marcelo Del Pozo

SEVILLE, Spain (Reuters) -A stunning goal from Real Betis's Aitor Ruibal cancelled out Jude Bellingham's strike for Real Madrid early in the second half to earn the home side a 1-1 draw in LaLiga on Saturday.

Real Madrid remain top of the table with 39 points, one ahead of Girona, who face third-placed Barcelona on Sunday.